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Which article of Indian constitution provides the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir ?
a) Article 15
b) Article 370
c) Article 324
d) Article 25
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Answers
The correct answer is option - b - Article 370.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
>> Article 370 of Indian constitution provides a special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
>> According to this article Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.
>> Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India where Central government doesn't involves in its affairs.
>> Jammu and Kashmir has its own national anthem and national flag which represents the pride of India.
>> Jammu and Kashmir follows the Bicameralism which has the both houses.
Reasons for the special status of Jammu and Kashmir :
>> As, Jammu and Kashmir was a princely state.
>> It was ruled by Raja Hari Singh during British Raj.
>> When British while leaving India, they provided three options to the princely states.
>> They were :
- Either to merge with India
- Either to merge with Pakistan
- Otherwise to remain Independent.
>> There were nearly 550 princely states during at the time of Indian Independence.
>> It was a great task for Indian union to merge them into India.
>> Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played an important role in merging the princely states in Indian Union.
>> When Indian government asked Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Hari Singh rejected India's proposal and decided to remain Independent.
>> Then there started the violence in Jammu and Kashmir. The riots from Pakistan started attacking Jammu and Kashmir.
>> Then Abdullah of Jammu and Kashmir came to India and asked Nehru to help them.
>> Then Nehru promised Abdullah of Jammu and Kashmir that he will help but with one condition.
>> That condition was Jammu Kashmir should merge with India.
>> This condition led to the making of article 370.
>> Jammu and Kashmir enjoys it's autonomy with some limitations given by Constitution.
Article 370 gives the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
According to this article Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.
Jammu and Kashmir celebrates its independence on October 26.
Jammu and Kashmir got its independence on 26 October in 1947.
Jammu and Kashmir is a North Indian Himalayan state.
The capitals of Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar and Jammu.