J&K question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB
As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, how many women representatives can be nominated to the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
2
Legal Provision
According to Section 15 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has the power to nominate women to the Legislative Assembly:
Condition for Nomination: The Lieutenant Governor may nominate women if, in his/her opinion, women are not adequately represented in the Legislative Assembly.
Number of Members: The Act specifically provides for the nomination of two members to the Assembly.
Contextual Update (2023 Amendment)
While the 2019 Act established the nomination of two women, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2023, expanded the Lieutenant Governor's nomination powers to include:
Two members from the Kashmiri Migrant community (one of whom must be a woman).
One member from the Displaced Persons from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
These nominations are in addition to the two women representatives mentioned in the original 2019 Act.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
