Union and territory of India

#1. What does Article 4 of the Indian Constitution state regarding laws related to the admission or establishment of new states and changes to state boundaries?

Such laws are considered as amendments to the Constitution.

Such laws can only be enacted after approval by a state referendum.

Such laws require a special majority for approval.

Such laws can be passed by a simple majority and ordinary legislative process.

#2. Why did the Linguistic Provinces Committee, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya, come into existence in December 1948?

To encourage the use of regional languages

To oversee the functioning of administrative units

To investigate cases of linguistic discrimination

To address the demands for state reorganization based on language

#3. What were the major territorial changes brought about by the States Reorganisation Act of 1956?

Abolition of the Part-A and Part-B state classification.

Splitting of existing states into smaller linguistic states.

Creation of the state of Kerala by merging Travancore-Cochin, Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad state, and more.

Establishment of a uniform language policy across all states.

#4. What is the basis of the division of India into different states?

It is seen as a reflection of India's federal structure.

It is described as a division based on an agreement among the states.

It is described as a step toward secession.

It is characterized as a convenience for administrative purposes.

#5. Which linguistic state was created in October 1953 as a result of popular agitation and the hunger strike of Potti Sriramulu?

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Kerala

Karnataka

#6. Which constitutional amendment was enacted to transfer the territory known as Berubari Union to Pakistan?

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

9th Constitutional Amendment Act

100th Constitutional Amendment Act

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

#7. What does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describe India as?

A Republic of States

A Federation of States

A Confederal Union

A Union of States

#8. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of Indian territory mentioned in Article 1(3)?

Union of India

Acquired foreign territories

Territories of the states

Union territories

#9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 2 of the Indian Constitution?

The power to establish new states

The power to change the names of existing states

The power to determine terms and conditions for new states

The power to admit new states into the Union

#10. How many princely states were given the option to join either India, Pakistan, or remain independent at the time of independence?

500

552

544

549

#11. How many categories does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution classify the territory of India into?

1

3

2

4

#12. What is the primary authority given to Parliament under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution?

The power to create new states

The power to amend the Constitution

The power to change state governments

#13. Why is the phrase 'Union of States' preferred over 'Federation of States' in the Indian Constitution?

Because the Indian Federation is indestructible.

Because India is a confederation of states.

Because it reflects an agreement among the states.

Because the states have the right to secede.

#14. What conditions are laid down in Article 3 regarding the changes to states' territories and names?

Prior approval of the President

Prior approval of the state legislature

Prior approval of the Chief Justice

Prior approval of the Prime Minister

#15. What does Article 3 of the Indian Constitution primarily deal with?

The relationship between states and union territories

Admission of foreign territories into India

Changes in the existing states of the Union

#16. What was the primary objective of the Linguistic Provinces Commission chaired by S K Dhar in 1948?

To maintain the existing state boundaries

To promote linguistic diversity in India

To recommend reorganization of states

#17. Why is India described as an "indestructible union of destructible states" in contrast to the United States?

India can form new states or alter the borders of existing states at will.

Indian states have more autonomy compared to U.S. states.

The Indian Constitution allows states to secede from the Union.

The Indian Federation is based on agreements among the states.

#18. Which of the following is NOT within the powers granted by Article 3 to Parliament?

Change the name of any state

Cede Indian territory to a foreign country

Form a new state by uniting parts of existing states

Increase the area of any state

#19. Which princely state was integrated into India through a process called "police action"?

Hyderabad

Kashmir

Junagarh

Mysore

#20. How can a boundary dispute between India and another country be settled, according to the Supreme Court's ruling of 1969?

By international arbitration

Through a constitutional amendment

By executive action

Through a referendum

#21. How was the integration of the princely state of Junagarh into India resolved?

By a treaty negotiation

By diplomatic talks

Through a military invasion

By a referendum

#22. Part-C states in the Indian Constitution of 1950 included which types of regions?

Erstwhile princely states with legislatures

Chief commissioner's provinces and some princely states

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Former British governor's provinces

#23. What major factor did the Fazl Ali Commission identify as essential for any scheme of state reorganization?

Cultural diversity and pluralism

Administrative convenience and efficiency

Financial and economic considerations

Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the country

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#1. What does Article 4 of the Indian Constitution state regarding laws related to the admission or establishment of new states and changes to state boundaries?

#2. Why did the Linguistic Provinces Committee, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya, come into existence in December 1948?

#3. What were the major territorial changes brought about by the States Reorganisation Act of 1956?

#4. What is the basis of the division of India into different states?

#5. Which linguistic state was created in October 1953 as a result of popular agitation and the hunger strike of Potti Sriramulu?

#6. Which constitutional amendment was enacted to transfer the territory known as Berubari Union to Pakistan?

#7. What does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describe India as?

#8. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of Indian territory mentioned in Article 1(3)?

#9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 2 of the Indian Constitution?

#10. How many princely states were given the option to join either India, Pakistan, or remain independent at the time of independence?

#11. How many categories does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution classify the territory of India into?

#12. What is the primary authority given to Parliament under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution?

#13. Why is the phrase 'Union of States' preferred over 'Federation of States' in the Indian Constitution?

#14. What conditions are laid down in Article 3 regarding the changes to states' territories and names?

#15. What does Article 3 of the Indian Constitution primarily deal with?

#16. What was the primary objective of the Linguistic Provinces Commission chaired by S K Dhar in 1948?

#17. Why is India described as an "indestructible union of destructible states" in contrast to the United States?

#18. Which of the following is NOT within the powers granted by Article 3 to Parliament?

#19. Which princely state was integrated into India through a process called "police action"?

#20. How can a boundary dispute between India and another country be settled, according to the Supreme Court's ruling of 1969?

#21. How was the integration of the princely state of Junagarh into India resolved?

#22. Part-C states in the Indian Constitution of 1950 included which types of regions?

#23. What major factor did the Fazl Ali Commission identify as essential for any scheme of state reorganization?

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