- Statement 1 is correct: Article 35A was added to the Constitution through a Presidential Order, namely, The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, issued under Article
Which of the following is/are correct regarding Article 35A of Indian Constitution? 1. It was added to the Constitution by a Presidential order 2. The Article was introduced with Article 370 3. It was a special provision under directive Principles of State Policy 4. It deals with right to Constitutional Remedies
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles on Special Provisions for Certain States and Classes)
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