- The change shown in the headline occurred when Parliament passed the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and approved the removal of Article 370.
- The decision was then formally notified by the President, but the power to amend and pass the law lies with Parliament.
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Question
Who made the amendment which resulted in the below headline?

Options
The Supreme Court
The President
The Parliament
The Prime Minister
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Solution
The Parliament
Explanation:
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