Union and territory of India

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

Financial and economic considerations

Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the country

Cultural diversity and pluralism

Administrative convenience and efficiency

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

The power to determine terms and conditions for new states

The power to change the names of existing states

The power to establish new states

The power to admit new states into the Union

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

2

3

4

1

#4. 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 referendum

Through a constitutional amendment

By executive action

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

Changes in the existing states of the Union

The relationship between states and union territories

Admission of foreign territories into India

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

To recommend reorganization of states

To maintain the existing state boundaries

To promote linguistic diversity in India

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

By a referendum

By diplomatic talks

Through a military invasion

By a treaty negotiation

#8. 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.

Establishment of a uniform language policy across all states.

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

Splitting of existing states into smaller linguistic states.

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

The Indian Federation is based on agreements among the 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.

#10. 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 can be passed by a simple majority and ordinary legislative process.

Such laws are considered as amendments to the Constitution.

Such laws require a special majority for approval.

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

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

Erstwhile princely states with legislatures

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Chief commissioner's provinces and some princely states

Former British governor's provinces

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

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Kerala

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

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

100th Constitutional Amendment Act

9th Constitutional Amendment Act

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

Form a new state by uniting parts of existing states

Change the name of any state

Cede Indian territory to a foreign country

Increase the area of any state

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

Because the states have the right to secede.

Because India is a confederation of states.

Because the Indian Federation is indestructible.

Because it reflects an agreement among the states.

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

549

544

552

500

#17. 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

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

Union of India

Union territories

Acquired foreign territories

Territories of the states

#19. 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 step toward secession.

It is characterized as a convenience for administrative purposes.

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

#20. 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

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

To address the demands for state reorganization based on language

To investigate cases of linguistic discrimination

To encourage the use of regional languages

To oversee the functioning of administrative units

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

Junagarh

Kashmir

Mysore

Hyderabad

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

The power to create new states

The power to change state governments

The power to amend the Constitution

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Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#10. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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