<s>[INST] What is the significance of Article 370 as it relates to Jammu and Kashmir? [/INST] The significance of Article 370 as it relates to Jammu and Kashmir is that it granted special status to the state within the Indian Union, allowing it a greater degree of autonomy and control over its own affairs. This was done in recognition of the unique historical and cultural circumstances of the region and its disputed political status. </s>