‘All states in the Indian Union do not have identical powers. Justify. – -SST 10th

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(i) Some states like Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution. (ii) Many provisions of the Indian Constitution are not applicable to this State without the approval of the State Assembly. (iii) Indians who are not permanent residents of this State cannot buy land or house here. Similar special provisions exist for some other States of India as well.

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