JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) 2022 — Q117 Solved Answer with Explanation

JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) — J&K Affairs — 2022

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Question

As per the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which Article of Indian Constitution is applicable to the "Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir"?

  1. A. Article 238
  2. B. Article 238A
  3. C. Article 236
  4. D. Article 239A (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Article 239A

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Article 239A of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of local legislatures or councils of ministers for certain Union Territories. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 made Article 239A applicable to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, thereby providing it with a Legislative Assembly. This is why J&K UT has an elected legislature (unlike Ladakh). Article 239 applies to UTs without legislature; Article 239A enables legislature for specific UTs like Puducherry and J&K.