Indian Constitution Parts Quiz

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

• Fundamental Rights are outlined in Part III of the Indian Constitution, guaranteeing civil liberties and rights to all citizens.
• Directive Principles of State Policy are detailed in Part IV, providing guidelines for the state to promote social and economic welfare.

Union and Its Territory

• Provisions related to the Union and its Territory are covered in Part I of the Indian Constitution, defining the territory of India and its governance structure.

Article 370 Significance

• Article 370 granted special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own constitution and a degree of legislative independence.
• It has been a pivotal element in the relationship between Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of India, symbolizing regional autonomy.

Empowerment of Constituent Assembly

• The Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir was empowered by the state’s own constitution to recommend how and to what extent the Indian Constitution would apply within the state.

Consequences of Abrogation

• If the state assembly had abrogated Article 370 entirely, it would have resulted in the complete removal of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, leading to potential unrest and significant political ramifications.

Presidential Order and Supersession

• The Presidential Order that superseded the 1954 order concerning Jammu and Kashmir was issued on August 5, 2019, effectively integrating the region more closely with the Indian Union.

Permanency of Article 370

• Article 370 was considered a permanent feature of the Indian Constitution due to its initial inclusion as a fundamental part of the relationship agreed upon during Kashmir's accession to India.