How many times the Governor’s Rule has enforced in Jammu and Kashmir till 2018?

4 times
5 times
7 times
8 times

The correct answer is C. 7 times.

Governor’s rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir 7 times since 1947. The first time was in 1953, when the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Abdullah, was dismissed from office. The last time was in 2018, when the state assembly was dissolved after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew support to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: 4 times. This is incorrect because Governor’s rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir 7 times since 1947.
  • Option B: 5 times. This is incorrect because Governor’s rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir 7 times since 1947.
  • Option C: 7 times. This is the correct answer because Governor’s rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir 7 times since 1947.
  • Option D: 8 times. This is incorrect because Governor’s rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir 7 times since 1947.