Question

Jammu and Kashmir bifurcation came into effect from?
1. 31^st October 2019
2. 1^st November 2019
3. 15^th August 2019
4. 9^th August 2019

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 31^st October 2019

The correct answer is 31st October 2019.

• The state of Jammu and Kashmir was officially divided into Jammu and Kashmir Union Territories (UT) from 31st October 2019.

• October 31 has symbolic significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, so this day was chosen for the beginning of functioning at the bureaucratic level in both the newly formed Union Territories.
• The period between 5 August to 31 October was used by the administration of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the Ministry of Home Affairs to establish the bureaucratic infrastructure to implement the J&K Reorganization Act.