Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#986] As per the Section 48 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, how many Assembly Seats shall remain officially vacant for the territorial constituencies of the State that came under the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)?
Correct Answer

(D) 24 seats

Explanation

Solution: The Section 48 of the State Constitution stated that, out of 111 Seats of the Assembly, 24 seats should remain officially vacant for the Territorial Constituencies of the State that came under the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Thus, there were 89 members out of which 87 are elected and 2 are nominated (women).

[#987] What is the minimum age to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) 30 years

Explanation

Solution: The minimum age to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir is 30 years.

[#988] As per the Section 50 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, the Legislative Council of the State shall consist of
Correct Answer

(D) 36 members

Explanation

Solution: As per Section 50, the Legislative Council shall consist of 36 members. The minimum age to become a Member of Legislative Council is 30 years. This Section also provides the criteria for the selection of these members.

[#989] The tenure of the Legislative Assembly of the Jammu and Kashmir is
Correct Answer

(B) 6 years

Explanation

Solution: The tenure of the Legislative Assembly of the Jammu and Kashmir is 6 years.

[#990] How many Assembly Seats did Kashmir and Ladakh regions have?
Correct Answer

(B) 46, 4, respectively

Explanation

Solution: Kashmir has 46 legislative assembly seats while Ladakh has 4 seats.