OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsPolityQuestion 2
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The State of Jammu and Kashmir was made an Union Territory of India with effect from:
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) 31st October, 2019
- The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was passed in the [parliament of India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_India) containing provisions to split the state of [Jammu and Kashmir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jammu_and_Kashmir_(state)) into two [union territories](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_territories): [Ladakh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladakh) and the residuary Jammu and Kashmir.
- It became effective on 31st October, 2019.
- After reorganisation, India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories
