GK Question

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Following the Supreme Court's December 2023 judgment upholding Article 370 abrogation, which institutional mechanism is critical for ensuring democratic restoration in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Immediate imposition of President's Rule
  2. Conduct of Legislative Assembly elections by September 2024
  3. Permanent Union Territory status without elections
  4. Referendum on future political status

Answer: Conduct of Legislative Assembly elections by September 2024

Supreme Court judgment (December 11, 2023) implementation: (a) Directed restoration of Statehood and holding of Legislative Assembly elections by September 30, 2024, (b) Delimitation exercise (completed 2022) forms basis for elections, (c) Election Commission preparing electoral rolls, constituency delineation, (d) Federal significance: Balances Union power to reorganize States with democratic restoration; illustrates constitutional flexibility: temporary unitary features for integration, federal normalcy restored through elections, (e) Challenges: Security concerns, political mobilization, voter awareness, (f) Illustrates judicial role in federal disputes: upholding constitutional provisions while ensuring democratic accountability through electoral process.

Topic Federalism - Article 370 Aftermath Implementation
Exam Relevance Article 370 implementation critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams