Assertion (A): Jammu & Kashmir was granted special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

Question

Assertion (A): Jammu & Kashmir was granted special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

Reason (R): Article 370 allowed J&K to have its own constitution and autonomy over all matters except defense, foreign affairs, finance, and communications.

Which statement is/are correct?

1. A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (Correct answer)
2. B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
3. C. A is true, but R is false.
4. D. A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A..

Key Points

• A is correct - J&K had special status under Article 370.
• R is partially incorrect - the Instrument of Accession covered only defense, external affairs, and communications.
• Finance was NOT one of the original excepted matters, making R false.