Q. Consider the following statements:
1.With the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir lost its special status and became a union territory.
2.The primary rationale behind the abrogation of Article 370 was to promote regional autonomy within the Indian Union.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The abrogation of Article 370 essentially removed the special status that Jammu and Kashmir had enjoyed since the 1950s. As a result, it became a union territory.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Promoting regional autonomy within the Indian Union was not the primary rationale for abrogating Article 370. The move aimed to reduce J&K’s autonomy, bringing it closer to the legal and administrative framework of the rest of India.
Source: Forum IAS
