Consider the following:

Jammu and Kashmir

Mizoram

Andhra Pradesh

Nagaland

Which of the above states has historically held a special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution?

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Jammu and Kashmir was granted special status under Article 370, allowing it autonomy over its laws and governance. This article was abrogated in August 2019, leading to political changes.
Mizoram: Article 371G applies to Mizoram. It includes special provisions to preserve the religious and social practices, customary law, and procedure of Mizos in Mizoram, as well as for the administration of criminal and civil justice, besides ownership and transfer of land.
Andhra Pradesh: Articles 371 D and E includes special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The President can pass an order to provide equitable opportunities and facilities to people belonging to different parts of Andhra Pradesh in public employment and education.
Nagaland: Article 371A grants special status to Nagaland, and provides that the Parliament cannot legislate on matters relating to the Naga religion, social practices, customary law, land rights, and civil and criminal justice, without the consent of the state assembly.

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Jammu and Kashmir was granted special status under Article 370, allowing it autonomy over its laws and governance. This article was abrogated in August 2019, leading to political changes.
Mizoram: Article 371G applies to Mizoram. It includes special provisions to preserve the religious and social practices, customary law, and procedure of Mizos in Mizoram, as well as for the administration of criminal and civil justice, besides ownership and transfer of land.
Andhra Pradesh: Articles 371 D and E includes special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The President can pass an order to provide equitable opportunities and facilities to people belonging to different parts of Andhra Pradesh in public employment and education.
Nagaland: Article 371A grants special status to Nagaland, and provides that the Parliament cannot legislate on matters relating to the Naga religion, social practices, customary law, land rights, and civil and criminal justice, without the consent of the state assembly.

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