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

The Parliament can establish a new State in the Union by ________.

  1. an amendment

  2. an executive order

  3. a simple law

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, the Parliament can establish a new state by passing a simple law, which does not require a formal constitutional amendment under Article 368.

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.

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

Abolition of distinction between Part A, B, C state is done after _______.

  1. 1st Amendment Act

  2. 5th Amendment Act

  3. 7th Amendment Act

  4. 9th Amendment Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 abolished the distinction between Part A, B, and C states and reorganized them into states and 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

Which Article envisages a special system of administration for 'Schedule areas' and 'Tribal areas'?

  1. $241$
  2. $243$
  3. $244$
  4. $247$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 244 of the Indian Constitution makes special provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas.

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 6th Schedule of Constitution deals with the administration of the tribal areas of:
1. Assam
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Meghalaya
5. Tripura
6. Mizoram
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 3, 5, 6

  3. 1, 4, 5, 6

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

The 6th Schedule applies to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

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

Find the incorrect one.

  1. High Courts for Union Territories - Article 241

  2. Administration of Union Territories - Article 240

  3. Special provision with regard to Delhi - Article 239 AA

  4. Creation of Local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union - Article 239 A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 240 deals with the power of the President to make regulations for certain Union Territories, not the general administration of all UTs (which is Article 239).