Advantages of Special status - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Special status is guaranteed by the Constitution of India through an Act passed by the two-third majority in both houses of the Parliament
2. Special Status empowers economic, administrative and financial aspects.
Which of the above statements are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Special status is guaranteed by the Constitution of India through an Act passed by the two-third majority in both houses of the Parliament, as in the case of Jammu and Kashmir, whereas Special Category Status is granted by the National Development Council, an administrative body of the government. While Special Status empowers legislative and political rights, Special Category Status deals only with economic, administrative and financial aspects.
