Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

What was the change made in the provision of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir in 1965?

Options:

The Prime Minister of the state was designated as Chief Minister of the state.

Persian was given the status of official language of Jammu and Kashmir

President's rule could be imposed on the state of Jammu and Kashmir for its control by the armed forces.

Abolition of Article 370

Correct Answer:

The Prime Minister of the state was designated as Chief Minister of the state.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → The Prime Minister of the state was designated as Chief Minister of the state.

" After taking over as the Prime Minister, Sheikh Abdullah initiated major land reforms and other policies which benefitted ordinary people. But there was a growing difference between him and the central government about his position on Kashmir’s status. He was dismissed in 1953 and kept in detention for a number of years. The leadership that succeeded him did not enjoy as much popular support and was able to rule the State mainly due to the support of the Centre. There were serious allegations of malpractices and rigging in various elections. During most of the period between 1953 and 1974, the Congress party exercised influence on the politics of the State. A truncated National Conference (minus Sheikh Abdullah) remained in power with the active support of Congress for some time but later it merged with the Congress. Thus, the Congress gained direct control over the government in the state and brought about the changes. In the meanwhile, there were several attempts to reach an agreement between Sheikh Abdullah and the Government of India. A change in the provision of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was made in 1965 by which the Prime Minister of the state was designated as Chief Minister of the state. Accordingly, Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq of the Indian National Congress became the first Chief Minister of the state. ".