The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 received assent from the President on:

Question

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 received assent from the President on:

1. A. 7th July, 2019
2. B. 8th September, 2019
3. C. 9th August, 2019 (Correct answer)
4. D. 11th June, 2019

Correct Answer

Option C — 9th August, 2019

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 9th August, 2019.

Key Points

• The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was passed by both Houses of Parliament in August 2019.
• It received the assent of the President of India on 9th August, 2019.
• The Act bifurcated the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories: (1) J&K with a Legislature, and (2) Ladakh without a Legislature.
• The Act came into force on October 31, 2019, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.