Test Your Knowledge : Quiz on Article 370 and its abrogation

Article 370 and its abrogation

Curious about the historic Article 370 and the significant changes it brought to Jammu and Kashmir?

Take our comprehensive quiz to challenge your understanding of this pivotal moment in Indian constitutional history.

This quiz features 10 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions with four options each, designed to test your knowledge about Article 370’s provisions, its special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the landmark decision to abrogate it in August 2019. Whether you’re a student, educator, or history enthusiast, this quiz offers a concise yet insightful overview of the facts and ramifications surrounding this key constitutional development.

By participating, you will:
• Learn about the autonomy Article 370 granted to Jammu and Kashmir.
• Understand the legal and administrative changes after its abrogation.
• Explore the political motivations and aftermath of this historic event.

The quiz is straightforward and accessible, making it an ideal tool for self-assessment or educational use. Sharpen your knowledge, challenge your friends, and deepen your understanding of one of India’s most consequential constitutional changes in recent times.

Ready to start? Click the quiz link below and put your knowledge to the test!

Welcome to your Article 370 and its abrogation

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What was Article 370 of the Indian Constitution primarily about?

Grants special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir

Abolishes state governments

Defines the President’s powers

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When was Article 370 abrogated by the Government of India?

August 15, 1947

January 26, 1950

August 5, 2019

October 31, 2019

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Who was the Prime Minister of India during the abrogation of Article 370?

Manmohan Singh

Narendra Modi

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rajiv Gandhi

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What administrative change followed the abrogation of Article 370?

Jammu and Kashmir became an independent country

Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two Union Territories

Jammu and Kashmir merged with Punjab

Jammu and Kashmir retained its special status

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Under Article 370, which of these had exclusive control over Jammu and Kashmir before abrogation?

Defence, foreign affairs, and communications

Education policies

National tax system

Passport issuance

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What did Article 370 allow Jammu and Kashmir to have that other Indian states did not?

Its own constitution and flag

Complete independence from India

Separate currency system

Its own army

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution did the government use to abrogate Article 370?

Article 356

Article 368

Article 367

Article 370

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Did the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly consent to the abrogation of Article 370?

Yes, through a unanimous vote

No, because it was dissolved at that time

Yes, through a referendum

No, the assembly opposed it

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One major reason cited by the Indian government for abrogation was:

Promote international recognition of Kashmir independence

Fully integrate Jammu and Kashmir with India

Reduce the area of Jammu and Kashmir

To create a separate currency in Jammu and Kashmir

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After the abrogation, what was allowed for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir?

Non-residents can buy property

J&K could mint its own currency

J&K had its own army

J&K could conduct foreign policy

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