Question

Which one of the following states in India had its own constitution?
A. Manipur
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Assam

Answer 1

Hint: The constitution stipulates that India (that is, Bharat) shall be a coalition of nations. India’s territory should include states, federal territories, and any territories that may be acquired. The names of the states and unions have been described in Schedule 1. Indian constitution has unitary bias and as such, it only has one constitution with one exception.

Complete answer:
The Indian constitution grants Jammu and Kashmir a special status among the Indian states. This is the only state in India that had an independent constitution. Article 370 of the Constitution of India stipulates that the jurisdiction of the Indian Parliament and the federal government covers limited affairs related to Jammu and Kashmir.

In all other matters not specifically authorized by the federal government, actions must be supported by the state legislature. Moreover, unlike other states, the remaining power belongs to the state government.
Due to these constitutional provisions, Jammu and Kashmir enjoy a special but temporary autonomous status as described in Section XXI of the Indian Constitution. In the significant difference with other states, until 1965, the head of state of Jammu and Kashmir state was called Sadr-i-Riya (head of state), while in other states, the title was governor, and the head of government was called for the prime minister to replace the chief ministers of other states.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
The constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was rendered infructuous with the passage of Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation Act, 2019