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Article 370 and 35A
Article 370 (special status), Article 35A (permanent residents) and their abrogation on 5 August 2019.
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Consider the following statements regarding Article 370 of the Indian Constitution: 1. It was placed in Part XXI of the Constitution. 2. It limited Parliament's legislative power over J&K to defence, external affairs and communications. 3. The article was drafted by B.R. Ambedkar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2 · Article 370 and 35A · MEDIUM
Consider the following statements regarding Article 370: 1. It was placed in Part XXI of the Constitution titled 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions'. 2. It was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during the Constituent Assembly debates. 3. The Supreme Court upheld its abrogation in December 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3 · Article 370 and 35A · MEDIUM
Article 35A, which was rendered inoperative in August 2019, primarily empowered the erstwhile state legislature to:
Q4 · Article 370 and 35A · HARD
Consider the following statements about Article 370 prior to its abrogation: 1. It was listed under Part XXI of the Constitution dealing with Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions. 2. Central laws passed by Parliament automatically applied to Jammu & Kashmir without the State Legislature's approval. 3. The provision restricted the Parliament's legislative powers with respect to J&K. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q5 · Article 370 and 35A · MEDIUM
Which Constitutional Order was issued by the President of India to formally confirm the abrogation of Article 370?