Ladakh Panel Seeks Public Input for MHA Proposal
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त्वरित संशोधन
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) is seeking public input for a fresh draft proposal to the MHA.
The proposal addresses issues faced by the Union Territory of Ladakh.
A civil society group from Zanskar has opposed demands for statehood and additional Lok Sabha seats for Ladakh.
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां
महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं
दृश्य सामग्री
Ladakh: Key Locations and Administrative Divisions
Map highlighting Ladakh and Zanskar, emphasizing their geographical context within India. Shows the location of Leh and Kargil, the two districts of Ladakh.
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परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Constitutional provisions related to Union Territories
Issues related to governance and administration in Ladakh
Socio-economic development challenges in Ladakh
Political representation and participation in Ladakh
विस्तृत सारांश देखें
सारांश
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Union Territory of Ladakh: 1. Ladakh does not have a Legislative Assembly. 2. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh is appointed by the President of India. 3. Ladakh is directly administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. Ladakh is a Union Territory without a Legislative Assembly, its Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the President, and it is directly administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. In the context of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) initiative, which of the following statements best reflects the concerns of the people of Ladakh?
- A.Solely focused on increasing tourism revenue.
- B.Primarily concerned with the preservation of Buddhist monasteries.
- C.Addressing issues related to land rights, cultural preservation, job opportunities, and political representation.
- D.Exclusively focused on obtaining statehood for Ladakh.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
The LAB initiative aims to address a wide range of concerns, including land rights, cultural preservation, job opportunities, and political representation, reflecting the diverse needs and aspirations of the people of Ladakh.
3. Which of the following committees/commissions is NOT directly associated with the reorganization or administration of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?
- A.Justice Verma Committee
- B.Punchhi Commission
- C.N.N. Vohra Committee
- D.Sarkaria Commission
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
The Justice Verma Committee is associated with legal education reforms, while the Punchhi Commission, N.N. Vohra Committee, and Sarkaria Commission have dealt with Centre-State relations and security issues, including those relevant to Jammu and Kashmir.
4. Assertion (A): The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution has not been extended to the Union Territory of Ladakh. Reason (R): The Sixth Schedule primarily addresses the administration of tribal areas in certain states and may not be suitable for the specific demographic and administrative structure of Ladakh. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
The Sixth Schedule is not applicable to Ladakh, and the reason provided correctly explains why it may not be suitable due to the specific context of the region.