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Special Status of J&K - UPSC Prelims Practice

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Article 370 and Its Abrogation: The Constitutional History of Jammu and Kashmir's Special Status•hard•20 questions•~20 min

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Question 01

easy

Under the Instrument of Accession signed on 26 October 1947, Jammu & Kashmir surrendered which subjects to the Dominion of India?

Question 02

easy

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is placed in which Part of the Constitution, and under what heading?

Question 03

medium

Which of the following statements correctly describes the legislative position of Jammu & Kashmir under the present constitutional framework?

Question 04

hard

Consider the following statements about emergency provisions in Jammu & Kashmir: 1. A National Emergency declared on the ground of internal disturbance requires the concurrence of the J&K state government. 2. The President has no power to proclaim a financial emergency in relation to J&K. 3. President's Rule can be imposed in J&K on grounds of failure of constitutional machinery under the Indian Constitution. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 05

medium

What is the correct working strength of the J&K Legislative Assembly and why?

Question 06

medium

Which of the following Parts of the Indian Constitution do NOT apply to Jammu & Kashmir?

Question 07

medium

The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 is significant because:

Question 08

medium

The J&K High Court differs from High Courts of other states in which significant way?

Question 09

medium

Under the J&K Constitution, what are the constitutional titles of the head of state and head of government as they originally stood in 1957, and when were they changed?

Question 10

hard

Governor's Rule in J&K was first imposed in which year, and it differs from President's Rule in what fundamental way?

Question 11

medium

The J&K Autonomy Resolution of June 2000 was rejected by the Union Cabinet primarily because:

Question 12

hard

Consider the following with respect to the permanent residents of J&K: 1. The Fundamental Right to Property, which was eliminated in the rest of India, continues to be guaranteed to them. 2. Any change in the definition of 'permanent resident' can be made only by the Parliament of India. 3. Permanent residents migrating to Pakistan and returning for resettlement are deemed citizens of India. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Question 13

hard

The Group of Interlocutors for J&K (2010) submitted its report titled 'A New Compact with the People of Jammu and Kashmir'. What was its core recommendation regarding Article 370?

Question 14

medium

Which of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution do NOT apply to Jammu & Kashmir?

Question 15

easy

The J&K Constitution declares which language as the official language of the state?

Question 16

medium

The amendment procedure for the J&K Constitution has which distinctive feature that distinguishes it from the ordinary amendment process?

Question 17

hard

What power does the President of India NOT have in relation to Jammu & Kashmir, distinguishing it from other states?

Question 18

medium

How does the J&K Constitution define the territory of the state?

Question 19

hard

Which institution's jurisdiction does NOT extend to Jammu & Kashmir under the present constitutional arrangements?

Question 20

easy

The J&K Constitution was adopted on which date and came into force on which date?

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