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Current Affairs question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Find the correct statement:

Statement 1: In 2025, protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir involved demands related to subsidies and governance reforms.
Statement 2: These protests were fully peaceful with no violence reported.

Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 only
Breakdown of the Statements:
Statement 1 is correct: The protests organized by civil society coalitions like the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) focused on demands regarding wheat and electricity subsidies, tax relief, governance reforms, and the removal of political privileges.  
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Statement 2 is incorrect: The demonstrations were not completely peaceful. Violent clashes broke out between security forces and demonstrators, resulting in casualties, injuries to hundreds of protesters and police personnel, and local internet/communications blackouts.  
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Violent Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
This video details the widespread demonstrations, demands for governance reforms, and clashes between civil groups and security forces in the region.
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Exam JKSSB
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Year 2026
Subject Current Affairs
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