Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#216] How many members of the Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir retire in every two years?
Correct Answer

(D) One-third

Explanation

Solution: The Section 52 of the State Constitution states that the Legislative Council is not subjected to dissolution. But on the expiration of every second year, one-third of its members shall retire. Normally, the members have a 6 years term.

[#217] Which languages are considered as the official languages for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: According to the recently approved Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill 2020, Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi are included in the newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir alongwith English and Urdu. Thus, there are five official languages in Jammu and Kashmir.

[#218] Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer

(A) The Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir was formally abolished on 16 th October, 2019.
(F) Bahu fair is celebrated twice a year
(I) Geetru is a dance form of Dogri-Pahari area of Jammu
(M) Deodar wood is mainly used in Khatam band wood work

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.

[#219] The full-fledged High Court of Judicature for Jammu and Kashmir was established in the year
Correct Answer

(D) 1928

Explanation

Solution: The full-fledged High Court of Judicature for Jammu and Kashmir was established in the year 1928.

[#220] The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir consists of
Correct Answer

(D) 14 Judges

Explanation

Solution: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir consists of 14 Judges of which 9 are permanent Judges and 5 are additional Judges.