Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own constitution and a degree of autonomy. This made it an exception among Indian states, all others being governed under the single Constitution of India.
There is one and the same Constitution for all the Indian states and the centre. However there is exception in the case of one state. That state is
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014 · Topic: Temporary Special Provisions (Article 370: Special Status of Jammu and Kashmir (historical context and abrogation))
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