Centre’s view on Kashmir situation has no bearing on Article 370 case: SC:
Why is it in news?
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court said a fresh affidavit submitted by the Union government saying Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an “unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity” after its special status under Article 370 was abrogated on August 4, 2019, has
“no bearing on the constitutional challenge” to the repeal of the provision.
UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains
Prelims: Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution
Mains: General Studies II – Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Important concepts: Article 370
Today’s prelims practice question:
Q. Consider the following statements about Article 370:
1. This article was incorporated in Part XXI of the Constitution.
2. Alladi Krishna swamy Ayyar drafted the Article 370, which granted local autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which among the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: A
Explanation: N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar added Article 370 of the Indian Constitution as Article 306 A to the draft constitution, which gave autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. The provision was incorporated in Part XXI of the Constitution: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions.
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