Article 370: Special Status and Constitutional Provisions Quiz

Question 1

What was the primary reason for granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370?

Accepted Answer

Separate constitution, flag, and autonomy over internal administration

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To prevent Indian citizens from buying land in other states

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To give the President power to abrogate the constitution

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To give more powers to the Central Government

Question 2

Why was a restriction placed on land purchase in Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370?

Accepted Answer

To maintain the special status of the state

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To reduce the population

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To increase property taxes

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To give the Central Government more control

Question 3

Which unique privilege did Jammu and Kashmir have under Article 370 that other states did not?

Accepted Answer

Right to dual citizenship

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Exemption from paying central taxes

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Right to maintain its own army

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Right to secede from the Union

Question 4

Why did Article 360 of the Indian Constitution not apply to Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Due to the state's special constitutional status

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Due to an act of Parliament

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Due to lack of President's consent

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Due to the state's economic strength

Question 5

Under Article 370, which subjects could the Indian Parliament make laws on regarding Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Defense, foreign affairs, and communications

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Only on judiciary and education

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Only control over internal administration

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Complete control over all subjects

Question 6

Why did Article 356 not apply to Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Due to the state's special constitutional status

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By President's order

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By an act of Parliament

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Due to the state's population

Question 7

Why did the Urban Land Act of 1976 not apply to Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Due to the special status given by Article 370

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Due to scarcity of land in the state

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Due to state's opposition

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Due to lack of President's permission

Question 8

Who had the power to amend or abrogate Article 370?

Accepted Answer

Only on recommendation of Jammu and Kashmir's Constituent Assembly

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By the state's Chief Minister

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The Indian Parliament alone

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By President's order

Question 9

Which power did the President NOT have under Article 370?

Accepted Answer

Power to abrogate the state's constitution

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Power to issue national security orders

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Power to declare national emergency

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Power to decide on foreign policy

Question 10

When was the President's order issued to implement Article 370 provisions?

Accepted Answer

In 1954

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In 1950

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In 1947

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In 1960

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