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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?

  1. The Union Cabinet

  2. The Parliament

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. The Law Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 11 of the Indian Constitution explicitly empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Who among the following can become citizen of India under the Constitution?

  1. A person domiciled in India

  2. A person born in India

  3. A person whose parents were born in India

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 5 of the Indian Constitution provides that a person domiciled in India who was born in India, or whose parents were born in India, or who has been a resident for five years, is a citizen.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

What is the meaning of Domicile according to Indian Constitution?

  1. Temporary home

  2. Permanent home

  3. Home in different country

  4. Home in Enemy country
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of the Indian Constitution, domicile refers to a person's permanent home or place of permanent residence.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following statements with regard to citizenship provisions of the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article - 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article -6 or Article - 8, if he/ she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state.
2. The Parliament has the power to make any provision and termination of citizenship and all other matters relation to citizenship.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Only $1$
  2. Only $2$
  3. Both $1$ and $2$
  4. Neither $1$ nor $2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 9 states that a person who voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship ceases to be an Indian citizen. Article 11 empowers Parliament to regulate citizenship by law.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Which of the following is correct under the Indian Constitution?

  1. No territorial changes can be made in the boundaries of states

  2. Territorial changes in the boundaries of states can be made with the consent of the majority of the states

  3. Territorial changes can be made by the Parliament after the approval of the majority of the State Legislatures had been obtained

  4. The territorial changes in the boundaries of states can be made by the Parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, the Parliament has the power to form new states or alter boundaries of existing states by a simple majority, without requiring the consent of the affected state.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The Constitution of India describe India as ___________.

  1. a federation of States and Union Territories

  2. a Union of States

  3. Bharatvarsh

  4. a federated nation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 1 of the Constitution states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Consider the following statements and state which of them is/are correct with the help of given codes:
1. The term 'Union of States' has been used in the Constitution because Indian States have no right to recede.
2. The SK Dhar Commission preferred reorganisation of States on administrative convenience rather than on linguistic basis.
3. The Congress Committee under Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya did not favour linguistic basis for reorganisation of states.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements are historically accurate regarding the terminology of the Union and the various committees involved in state reorganization.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Consider the following statements:
The creation of a new State in India from an existing State involves the consent of the ___________.
1. Supreme Court
2. legislature of the State concerned
3. President
4. Parliament

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The process involves the President (who refers the bill to the state legislature) and the Parliament (which passes it). The Supreme Court is not involved in the legislative process of state creation.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Which Article of the Constitution allows the centre to form new states?

  1. Article 3

  2. Article 4

  3. Article 5

  4. Article 6
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to form new states and alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

According to Article 1, the territory of India consists of _________.

  1. Territories of the states

  2. Union Territories

  3. Territories that may be acquired by the government

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 1 states that the territory of India comprises the territories of the states, the Union territories, and such other territories as may be acquired.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. The Constitution doesn't contain any separate provision for the administration of the acquired territory.
2. The executive head of Chandigarh is called as 'Administrator' whereas in Puducherry, he is 'Lt. Governor'.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 1(3)(c) provides for the acquisition of territory, and the Constitution does contain provisions for such administration. Statement 2 is correct as the titles for executive heads vary by UT.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Part VI of our Constitution is applicable to all states except _______.

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Sikkim

  4. Mizoram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Part VI of the Constitution deals with the government of States. Mizoram, along with several other states in the Northeast, has special provisions under Article 371G that modify the application of Part VI.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which part of the constitution is concerned with the administration of union territories?

  1. Part VI

  2. Part VIII

  3. Part VII

  4. Part V
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Part VIII of the Indian Constitution, comprising Articles 239 to 242, deals with the administration of Union Territories.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Does the Indian Constitution envisage double citizenship?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Yes, in exceptional cases with Parliament's consent

  4. Yes, in the case of all foreigners
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship for all citizens of India, regardless of the state they reside in.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The Constitution has not laid down a comprehensive law relating to citizenship of India. The power to enact such law is left to the

  1. President

  2. Union Parliament

  3. Law Ministry

  4. Rajya Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 11 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.