Article 370 was revoked in 2019 from which state?

Appeared in: AIIMS Delhi NO- 2019

Explanation

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted a special, temporary autonomous status exclusively to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
This special status was officially revoked by the Government of India on August 5, 2019.
Following the revocation, the state was bifurcated into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
This was a significant constitutional and political event in modern Indian history.

Option B: Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India that has always been fully integrated under the Indian Constitution without any special status like that of Article 370.
Option C: Uttarakhand, formed in 2000, is another state that operates under the standard framework of the Indian Constitution and never had special provisions under Article 370.
Option D: Punjab is a border state that, like other states, is governed by the standard provisions of the Indian Constitution and was not subject to Article 370.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Polity and Constitutional Provisions as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, awareness of major national political and constitutional changes is part of the general knowledge required for many competitive examinations, including those for nursing.
Understanding the geography and administrative structure of the country is important for any citizen, including healthcare professionals who may be posted anywhere in the nation.
What if the question was about Article 371? This article provides special provisions for other states, mostly in Northeast India, as well as states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, to preserve their unique cultural and economic interests. Unlike Article 370, these are not about autonomy but about special considerations.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Article 370', 'revoked', and '2019'.
Access your knowledge of Indian polity and recent current events. Article 370 is famously associated with one specific former state.
Recall that Article 370 provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Confirm that this was the article revoked in 2019, leading to the state's reorganization.
Evaluate the options. Since Article 370 was unique to Jammu and Kashmir, the other states listed (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab) are incorrect distractors.
Select the option corresponding to Jammu and Kashmir.

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