Delhi Agreement of 1952 was signed between
Last updated May 30, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah
Detailed Explanation:The Context: Following the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India in 1947, there was a pressing need to define the constitutional relationship between the Union of India and the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Agreement: The Delhi Agreement of 1952 was a historic political pact finalized after extensive negotiations between Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (the Prime Minister of India) and Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah (the Prime Minister/Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir).
Key Provisions: This agreement formulated the framework for J&K's special status within the Indian Union, which later influenced the shape of Article 370. Key elements included:
The abolition of the hereditary monarchy in J&K, replacing the Maharaja with an elected head of state called the Sadr-i-Riyasat.
The right of the state legislature to define the "permanent residents" of the state and grant them special rights (which eventually led to Article 35A).
The agreement that the Indian National Flag would hold a supreme position, while the J&K state flag would also be permitted for local purposes.
Concessions regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, fundamental rights, and emergency provisions over the state.
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