Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In which year was the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council abolished?

Options:

2019

2020

2022

2021

Correct Answer:

2019

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was abolished in the year 2019.
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, which was the upper house of the state's bicameral legislature, was abolished in 2019. This decision was part of the broader constitutional changes made by the Government of India regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir.
On August 5, 2019, the Government of India abrogated Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, Article 35A, which conferred special rights and privileges to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, was also revoked.