Which of the folowing statement is true in regard to the special status that was given to Kashmir through Articles 370 and 371? |
The State had its own Constitution All provisions of the Indian Constitution were not applicable to the State. Laws passed by the Parliament were applied to J&K only if the State agrees. All of the above. |
All of the above. |
Kashmir was given a special status by Article 370 of our Constitution. Article 370 gives greater autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir compared to the other States of India. The State has its own Constitution. All provisions of the Indian Constitution are not applicable to the State. Laws passed by the Parliamentapply to J&K only if the State agrees. On 5 August 2019, Article 370 was abolished via the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019, leading to the division of the state into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. |