Question

Article 35 A, Constitution of India is regarding

Options

• Special status of Delhi

• Special Status of 99 years

• Empowers the Jammu and Kashmir State’s legislature to define “permanent resident” of the State

• Empowers State of Jammu and Kashmir to have its own separate laws

Answer 1

Empowers the Jammu and Kashmir State’s legislature to define “permanent resident” of the State

Explanation:

Article 35A is a provision incorporated in the  Constitution giving the Jammu and Kashmir  Legislature a carte blanche to decide who all are  ‘permanent residents’ of the State and confer on them special rights and privileges in public sector jobs, acquisition of property in the State, scholarships and other public aid and welfare.