Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#981] Which Section of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the Reservation of Seats for Scheduled Castes in the Legislative Assembly of the State?
Correct Answer

(D) Section 49

Explanation

Solution: The Section 49 states that there is a provision of reserved seats in the Assembly for the Scheduled Caste (SC) population. Their proportion shall remain the same to the total Assembly seats as the State has the SC population proportion to the total population in the cast preceding census.

[#982] When was the first Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir established?
Correct Answer

(B) 1934

Explanation

Solution: The first Legislature of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir was established by the Government of Maharaja Hari Singh in 1934. It was called the Praja Sabha.

[#983] All Clauses of the Article 370 ceased to be operative from
Correct Answer

(A) 6 th August, 2019

Explanation

Solution: According to the Gazette Notification, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (3) of Article 370 read with Clause (1) of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, the President, on the recommendation of Parliament is pleased to declare that, ‘‘as from 6 th August 2019, all Clauses of the said Article 370 shall cease to be operative”.

[#984] The Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir was formally abolished on
Correct Answer

(A) 16 th October, 2019

Explanation

Solution: The new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir elected a Unicameral Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir was formally abolished on 16 th October, 2019.

[#985] How many members belong to socially or economically Backward Classes of the State are nominated in Legislative Council by the Governor?
Correct Answer

(B) 3 members out of 8 members

Explanation

Solution: The Governor nominates 8 members of the Council. Among them, not more than 3 will belong to socially or economically Backward Classes of the region.