J&K question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
Who became the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the title change from Prime Minister?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq
For academic and competitive examination purposes, here are the key technical and historical details regarding this transition:
The Constitutional Amendment: The change in designation was brought about by the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1965.
The Role Change: Prior to this amendment, the Head of Government was known as the Wazir-e-Azam (Prime Minister) and the Head of State was the Sadar-i-Riyasat. These were changed to Chief Minister and Governor, respectively.
The Transition: G.M. Sadiq, who was serving as the Prime Minister of J&K at the time the amendment was passed, automatically became the first Chief Minister of the state on March 30, 1965.
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