Polity question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
As per the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, no person to be ineligible for inclusion in electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex, under section
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
139
Just as Article 325 of the Indian Constitution ensures a secular and non-discriminatory electoral process for the whole of India, Section 139 of the former Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir mirrored this principle for the state.
Understanding Section 139
Section 139 stipulated that there shall be one general electoral roll for every constituency and that no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in such a roll on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them.
This was fundamental in ensuring:
Universal Suffrage: Every citizen meeting the age and residency criteria could vote.
Secularism: It prevented the creation of "separate electorates" based on religious or social backgrounds.
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