Jammu And Kashmir

Who was the founder of the Karkoṭa Empire in Kashmir?

Durlabhavardhana

Under the Instrument of Accession, India could legislate on which subjects?

Foreign affairs, defense, communications

What did Clause 7 of the Instrument of Accession state?

The State could reject any future Constitution of India.

Which Article empowered J&K to define 'permanent residents'?

Article 35A

Why did J&K residents live under separate laws compared to other Indian states?

Because Article 370 granted special status.

How was J&K reorganized under the Reorganisation Act, 2019?

Divided into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.

How many seats are proposed for Scheduled Tribes (STs) after delimitation?

9 seats

How many Lok Sabha constituencies are proposed for J&K?

5 constituencies

When were the first Assembly elections after the abrogation of Article 370 concluded?

1st October 2024

Who was Shams-ud-Din Shah Mir?

First Muslim ruler of Kashmir

Who was Hari Singh?

Last Maharaja of Kashmir

What happened on 5 August 2019 in J&K?

Abrogation of Article 370

What happened on 31 October 2019 in J&K?

Formal division into two Union Territories

How many civilians were killed in the Pahalgam attack (April 2025)?

26 civilians

Which group claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack?

The Resistance Front

What action did India take after the Pahalgam attack?

Expelled Pakistani diplomats

Who were the primary targets of the Pahalgam attack?

Tourists, predominantly Hindus

What was the major consequence of the Pahalgam attack?

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan