GK Quiz on Article 370

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution gave Jammu and Kashmir a special status, allowing it some autonomy in the country. It was inserted in the Constitution of India as a transitory measure, as a mechanism to hold discussions between the Government of India and leadership of Jammu and Kashmir on final political status of the state.

Therefore, it is a very important topic on the examination point of view. Hence the students who are preparing for the UPSC Exams, State PCS Exams, or any competitive exams can attempt these Article 370 GK Questions with the correct answers and explanations.

Let's begin the quiz.

GK Quiz on Article 370

1. What is the official name of Article 370 in the Constitution of India?

A. Special Status to States 

B. Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir 

C. Permanent provisions for all states 

D. Emergency provisions for border states

Answer: B. Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation: The official name of Article 370 is "Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir".

2. According to Article 370(1)(a), which Article of the Constitution did not apply to Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Article 1 

B. Article 238 

C. Article 35A 

D. Article 367

Answer: B. Article 238

Explanation: Article 370(1)(a) clearly states that Article 238 of the Constitution does not apply to Jammu and Kashmir. Article 238 related to some other earlier states which existed under the Constitution.

3. On which date was the proclamation by the Maharaja explained "Government of the State" under Article 370? 

A. 26 January 1950 

B. 5 March 1948 

C. 15 August 1947 

D. 17 October 1949

Answer: B. 5 March 1948

Explanation: The term "Government of the State" has been explained with the help of the Maharaja's Proclamation on 5 March 1948. This date was the one used to determine the official government of the state for this article.

4. What are the Constitutional provisions which were applicable to Jammu and Kashmir even after the implementation of Article 370?

A. Article 19 and Article 21 

B. Article 1 and Article 370 itself 

C. Article 14 and Article 15 

D. Article 32 and Article 226

Answer: B. Article 1 and Article 370 itself

Explanation: : Under clause (1)(c) of Article 370, Article 1 and article 370 will have effect in Jammu and Kashmir. Other articles had to be given a special Presidential order to apply to them.

5. By which Presidential Order Article 35A was incorporated in the Constitution?

A. Presidential Order of 1950 

B. Presidential Order of 1954 

C. Act of Parliament, 1965 

D. Presidential Order of 1975

Answer: B. Presidential Order of 1954

Explanation: Article 35A was incorporated by a Presidential Order in 1954 under Article 370 of the Constitution. This order provided special rights to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

6. Which of the following was a special power given to the state of Jammu and Kashmir legislature under Article 35A?

A. Power to print currency 

B. Power to define permanent residents and their special rights 

C. Power to declare war 

D. Power to create a separate army

Answer: B. Power to define permanent residents and their special rights

Explanation: Article 35A allowed the Jammu and Kashmir legislature to decide who is a "permanent resident" of the state and to give them special rights, such as owning property and getting government jobs.

7.In April 2018, what did the Supreme Court of India say about Article 370?

A. Should be removed immediately 

B. It was now fixed since the Constituent Assembly of the state no longer existed. 

C. From the beginning it was a violation of the Constitution. 

D. It was only applicable to Ladakh.

Answer: B. It was now fixed since the Constituent Assembly of the state no longer existed.

Explanation: In April 2018, Supreme Court said that as the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly that can recommend changes has ceased to exist, Article 370 was a permanent one.

8. Which Presidential Order, issued on 5 August 2019, replaced the earlier 1954 order?

A. C.O. 100 

B. C.O. 272 

C. C.O. 367 

D. C.O. 370

Answer: B. C.O. 272

Explanation: On 5 August 2019, the President issued Order C.O. 272, also called the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. This order took the place of the 1954 order.

9. Which words were changed in 2019 under Article 367 of the Constitution to make Article 370 inoperative?

A. The word "President" was changed to "Governor" 

B. The term "Constituent Assembly of the State" was replaced by "Legislative Assembly of the State". 

The name of C. "State" was altered to "Union Territory" 

D. "Maharaja" was changed to "Chief Minister"

Answer: B. The term "Constituent Assembly of the State" was replaced by "Legislative Assembly of the State". 

Explanation: A new clause was added to Article 367, which now states that the words "Constituent Assembly of the State" should be replaced by the words "Legislative Assembly of the State. This facilitated the implementation of the changes without the old assembly.

10. Under the new order, who was considered the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly?

A. The Prime Minister of India 

B. The Chief Justice of India 

C. The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir 

D. The United Nations

Answer: C. The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation: At that time, the state legislative assembly was suspended, and therefore any reference to it was deemed to be a reference to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, who was appointed by the central government.