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2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

After the quashing of article 370 and 35A, how many states will be there in India now?

A	27
B	28
C	29
D	30

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Article 370 of the Indian constitution gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a region located in the northern part of Indian subcontinent and part of the larger region of Kashmir which has been the subject of a dispute between India, Pakistan and China since 1947.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 31st October, 2019 Jammu and Kashmir was removed from its status as a state and converted into union territory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Previously, there were 29 states. After the removal or abolition of Article 370, there are 28 states, because the state of Jammu & Kashmir is divided into two union territories – Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

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