1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of J & K provides for Governor’s Rule in the state.
2. The Constitution of J & K declares Kashmiri as the official language of the
state.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Originally, the head of the state in Jammu & Kashmir was designated as:
(a) Sadar –i-Riyasat
(b) Sadar –i- Azam
(c) Wazir-i-Riyasat
(d) Wazir-i-Azam
3. Which part of the Constitution of India grants a special status to the state of Jammu & Kashmir?
(a) Part XX
(b) Part XXI
(c) Part XIX
(d) Part XXII
4. In India, there is a single constitution for the Union and the states with the exception of:
(a) Sikkim
(b) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) Nagaland
(d) Tamil Nadu
5. The Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir came into force on:
(a) January 26, 1950
(b) January 26, 1952
(c) January 26, 1955
(d) January 26, 1957
6. With respect to the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the Article 370 of the Constitution of India contains:
(a) Special Provisions
(b) Emergency Provisions
(c) Temporary Provisions
(d) Transitional Provisions
7. Who/Which of the following can extend (with restrictions or modifications) to Sikkim any law which is in force in a state of the Indian Union?
(a) Governor of Sikkim
(b) Parliament of India
(c) President of India
(d) Legislative Assembly of Sikkim
8. The temporary, transitional and special provisions mentioned in Part XXI of the Constitution of India relate to which State(s)?
1. Jammu & Kashmir
2. Nagaland
3. Assam
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) 1, 2&3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. According to Article 371-A of the Constitution of India, the Governor of which one of the following States has special responsibility with respect to law and order in the State?
(a) Assam
(b) Nagaland
(c) Manipur
(d) Andhra Pradesh
10. Article 370 of the Constitution of India provides for special provisions with respect to which of the following states?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Nagaland
(d) Maharashtra and Gujarat
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