Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1156] The Legislative Assembly can make laws for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with respect to any matter of the
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The Legislative Assembly may make laws for any part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir related to : (i) any matters specified in the State List of the Constitution, except "Police" and "Public Order", and (ii) any matter in the Concurrent List applicable to Union Territories.

[#1157] The Parliament needs the State Government's (Jammu and Kashmir) concurrence for applying all other laws except for
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Parliament needs the Jammu & Kashmir government's approval for applying laws in the state - except in cases of defence, foreign affairs, finance, and communications.

[#1158] The Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has the right to
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

[#1159] All central laws and other laws in the .......... Schedule of the Constitution which were applied in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, is now applicable to the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Correct Answer

(B) Fifth

Explanation

Solution: All Central Laws and other laws of the Fifth Schedule is applicable to the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Every proceeding pending before a Court (other than High Court), tribunal, authority or officer in any area of the State of Jammu and Kashmir shall be transferred to the corresponding Court, tribunal, authority or officer of that Union Territory.

[#1160] The Union Territory of Ladakh was formed by the bifurcation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, with ........ and ....... Districts under it.
Correct Answer

(C) Kargil, Leh

Explanation

Solution: The new Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh. The rest of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir is in the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.