Question

Which Indian state has a separate constitution?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Manipur
4. Jammu & Kashmir

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Jammu & Kashmir

The correct answer is Jammu & Kashmir.

• The state of Jammu and Kashmir enacted its own Constitution, which was formally adopted by a Constituent Assembly on November 17, 1956, and entered into force on January 26, 1957.
• Article 370 of the Indian constitution specifies the special powers to Jammu and Kashmir.

• Article 370 of the Constitution of India was a “temporary provision” that granted the state of Jammu and Kashmir a special autonomous status within the Indian union.
• Under Article 370(1)(b), the Union Parliament can only make laws for the state, “in consultation with the Government of the State,” on certain matters that were specified in the Instrument of Accession – namely defense, foreign affairs, and communications.
• Article 370(1)(d) states that other constitutional provisions may be applied to the state from time to time, “subject to such modifications or exceptions” made by the president of India, also through a presidential order, as long as they do not fall within the matters referred to above and except with the concurrence of the state government.

 

• The Special status for Jammu and Kashmir was removed on 6 August 2019 replacing the extant text of Article 370.