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On the recommendation of Parliament, the President of India effectively abrogated Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and gave assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. The former state of Jammu & Kashmir has been reorganized as the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the new Union Territory of Ladakh on 31 October 2019,
The new Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh. The rest of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir is in the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
By 2019, the state government of former Jammu and Kashmir had reorganized the areas of these 14 districts into 28 districts. The names of the new districts are as follows- Kupwara, Bandipur, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Shupian, Kulgam, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Kishtivar, Samba and Kargil.
Out of these, Kargil district was carved out from the area of Leh and Ladakh district. The Leh district of the new Union Territory of Ladakh has been defined in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Removal of Difficulties) Second Order, 2019, issued by the President of India, to include the areas of the districts of Gilgit, Gilgit Wazarat. Chilhas and Tribal Territory of 1947, in addition to the remaining areas of Leh and Ladakh districts of 1947, after carving out the Kargil District.
[Extracted from the article of Press Information Bureau, published by the Union Home Ministry on 2nd November 2019]
The new Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh. The rest of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir is in the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
By 2019, the state government of former Jammu and Kashmir had reorganized the areas of these 14 districts into 28 districts. The names of the new districts are as follows- Kupwara, Bandipur, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Shupian, Kulgam, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Kishtivar, Samba and Kargil.
Out of these, Kargil district was carved out from the area of Leh and Ladakh district. The Leh district of the new Union Territory of Ladakh has been defined in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Removal of Difficulties) Second Order, 2019, issued by the President of India, to include the areas of the districts of Gilgit, Gilgit Wazarat. Chilhas and Tribal Territory of 1947, in addition to the remaining areas of Leh and Ladakh districts of 1947, after carving out the Kargil District.
[Extracted from the article of Press Information Bureau, published by the Union Home Ministry on 2nd November 2019]
Question: 1
Which of the following statements regarding Article 370 of the Constitution of India is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding Article 370 of the Constitution of India is correct?
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- It gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir
- It created a special tribunal for the state of Jammu and Kashmir on certain occasions
- It introduced Goods and Services Tax in Jammu and Kashmir
- It confers special jurisdiction on the Supreme Court on matters coming from Jammu & Kashmir
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct statement regarding Article 370 of the Constitution of India is: It gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Article 370 was a special provision that provided autonomous status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. It allowed the state to have its own Constitution and limited the Indian Parliament's legislative powers concerning the state. Most of the laws passed by the Indian Parliament required the state government's concurrence to be applicable in Jammu and Kashmir.
On August 5, 2019, the Government of India abrogated Article 370, thereby revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The state was reorganized into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, effective October 31, 2019.
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Question: 2
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, divided the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into which of the following?
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, divided the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into which of the following?
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- 2 States
- 1 State and 1 Union Territory
- 2 Union Territories
- 1 State and 2 Union Territories
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
To solve the question about the division of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, we need to understand the background provided. The Act was passed following the abrogation of Article 370, and it led to the division into two distinct Union Territories:
- Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir: This includes the remaining areas of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir, minus the regions allocated to Ladakh. It now comprises districts such as Kupwara, Bandipur, Ganderbal, and others.
- Union Territory of Ladakh: Comprising the districts of Kargil and Leh. The Leh district includes specific regions defined in historical agreements, such as parts of Gilgit.
Therefore, the correct answer is that the former State was divided into 2 Union Territories.
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Question: 3
Which of the following Union Territories of India has a legislative assembly?
Which of the following Union Territories of India has a legislative assembly?
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- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Daman and Diu
- Lakshadweep
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
To identify which of the Union Territories of India has a legislative assembly, we must consider the recent changes in India's political-administrative structure. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (UT J&K) has been given a legislative assembly.
The reorganization of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories—Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh—occurred as part of the abrogation of Article 370 under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. This act was effective as of October 31, 2019.
Of the options provided:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: This Union Territory does not have a legislative assembly.
- Jammu and Kashmir: This Union Territory has a legislative assembly, established as part of the reorganization act.
- Daman and Diu: Merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli to form a single Union Territory known as Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, which does not have a legislative assembly.
- Lakshadweep: This Union Territory does not have a legislative assembly.
Given these details, the Union Territory with a legislative assembly is Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question: 4
How many States and Union Territories are present in India?
How many States and Union Territories are present in India?
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- 28 states and 8 Union territories
- 27 states and 8 Union territories
- 28 states and 7 Union territories
- 27 states and 7 Union territories
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
As of the latest updates, India comprises 28 states and 8 Union territories. This configuration came about after the abrogation of Article 370 by the Indian Parliament and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Here's a brief overview of the relevant changes:
The former state of Jammu & Kashmir has been bifurcated into two Union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as of 31 October 2019. This restructuring was pivotal in updating the administrative divisions of the country.
With these divisions effective, the total number of states remains 28. However, the addition of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as Union territories, has brought the number of Union territories up to 8.
Thus, the correct answer to the query regarding the number of states and Union territories in India is: 28 states and 8 Union territories.
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Question: 5
Which among the following is the capital city of the Union Territory of Ladakh?
Which among the following is the capital city of the Union Territory of Ladakh?
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- Leh
- Changthang
- Nubra
- Diu
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The Correct Option is A
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The capital city of the Union Territory of Ladakh is Leh. The reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019 led to the creation of two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts, namely Leh and Kargil. Leh is the capital city and serves as an administrative hub, playing a crucial role in the governance and administration of the newly formed Union Territory. This change was part of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, which was a significant political and administrative development in India.
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Question: 6
Which of the following is false?
Which of the following is false?
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- Kargil was formerly a union territory
- Ladakh is administered by J&K assembly
- Fifteen new districts were formed to be part of J&K in 2019
- All of the above
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The Correct Option is D
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To determine which statement is false, we must examine each option against the provided information:
- Kargil was formerly a union territory.Explanation: According to the comprehension, Kargil was part of the area reorganized into the new Union Territory of Ladakh, not a former union territory itself. Thus, this statement is false.
- Ladakh is administered by J&K assembly.Explanation: The comprehension states that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were reorganized as separate union territories. Ladakh, therefore, is not administered by the J&K assembly. Hence, this statement is false.
- Fifteen new districts were formed to be part of J&K in 2019.Explanation: The comprehension clarifies that the total number of districts was reorganized from 14 to 28, which implies the addition of 14 new districts, not 15. Thus, this statement is false.
Since all the statements are false, the correct answer is "All of the above."
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