Article 370 of the Constitution of India provided special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, granting it autonomy over various matters except defence, external affairs, finance, and communications. This article was revoked by the Government of India in August 2019.
Which Article under the Indian Constitution pertains to special status of J & K ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles on Special Provisions for Certain States and Classes)
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