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What year did the Indian Parliament incorporate Article 370 into the Indian Constitution?
What year did the Indian Parliament incorporate Article 370 into the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following were NOT granted as part of the autonomy under Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir?
Which of the following were NOT granted as part of the autonomy under Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir?
Which of the following accurately describes the voting rights granted by Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir?
Which of the following accurately describes the voting rights granted by Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir?
How did Article 370 impact the land ownership in Jammu and Kashmir?
How did Article 370 impact the land ownership in Jammu and Kashmir?
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What was the significance of members of Parliament representing Jammu and Kashmir not needing to follow the party whip according to Article 370?
What was the significance of members of Parliament representing Jammu and Kashmir not needing to follow the party whip according to Article 370?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of Article 370 on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Article 370 on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir?
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What was a key restriction imposed by Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir?
What was a key restriction imposed by Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Why did many people feel that Article 370 did not provide enough autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir?
Why did many people feel that Article 370 did not provide enough autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir?
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What was the outcome of the central government's decision to revoke Article 370 in 2019?
What was the outcome of the central government's decision to revoke Article 370 in 2019?
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Despite the loss of some autonomy, what benefit do many locals feel they have gained after the revocation of Article 370?
Despite the loss of some autonomy, what benefit do many locals feel they have gained after the revocation of Article 370?
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What remains uncertain about the future of Jammu and Kashmir despite the changes in its governance?
What remains uncertain about the future of Jammu and Kashmir despite the changes in its governance?
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What ongoing issue contributes to tensions in Jammu and Kashmir even after the revocation of Article 370?
What ongoing issue contributes to tensions in Jammu and Kashmir even after the revocation of Article 370?
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Study Notes
History of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is known for its unique history and complex political situation. It has been at the center of conflicts between India and Pakistan since Partition in 1947 over the region's accession status. One significant aspect of this history is the enactment of Article 370 by the Indian government in 1950, which granted special autonomous powers to Jammu and Kashmir. Here's a brief overview of these events:
Article 370
Article 370 was incorporated into the Indian Constitution by the Indian parliament in 1950 through a constitutional amendment. This provision gave Jammu and Kashmir a certain amount of autonomy within the Indian Union. Some key features of this law included:
- A distinct flag, coat of arms, and constitution for Jammu and Kashmir.
- No citizens from other parts of India could purchase land in the state without permission from the local government.
- Only Indians who were permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir had the right to vote.
- Members of Parliament representing Jammu and Kashmir did not need to follow the party whip or vote according to their party line when voting in Parliament, giving them more power to influence national policies affecting the state.
In practice, however, Article 370 ended up being largely symbolic because it made few real changes on the ground. For example, while it prevented outsiders from owning property in the state without prior approval from the local administration, there wasn't much restriction on people moving into the region and settling down.
Autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir
Despite the existence of Article 370, many felt that it didn't give Jammu and Kashmir enough autonomy. In 2019, the central government revoked the law, leading to protests and unrest in the region. Since then, the state of Jammu and Kashmir has functioned similar to any other state in India in terms of governance. However, tensions still exist due to ongoing disputes with neighboring countries like Pakistan and China over border control. Despite the loss of some level of autonomy, many locals feel that they have better access to resources such as healthcare and education now that they don't have to rely solely on the central government for funding.
Today, although the exact future remains uncertain, it seems clear that Jammu and Kashmir will continue to face challenges related to its historical position as a contested territory between India and Pakistan. As the area transitions towards becoming more integrated into mainstream Indian society, questions remain regarding how well local traditions and cultures can be protected under increasingly universal rules.
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Explore the historical significance of Article 370 in giving special autonomous powers to Jammu and Kashmir within the Indian Union, as well as the subsequent revocation of this law and its impact on the region's autonomy and governance. Learn about the complex political situation and ongoing tensions in Jammu and Kashmir.
