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Indian States and Union Territories

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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice

What was the correct sequence of formation of the following states?

  1. Nagaland, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim

  2. Haryana, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Nagaland, Haryana, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Sikkim
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nagaland was formed in 1963, Haryana in 1966, Sikkim in 1975 and Arunachal Pradesh in 1987.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states was not annexed by Lord Dalhousie using the Doctrine of Lapse?

  1. Nagpur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Mysore

  4. Satara

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Explanation

Mysore was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied to Satara, Jhansi, Nagpur, Udaipur and other states where the ruler died without a natural male heir. Mysore had an adopted heir (the Maharaja) recognized by the British, and its annexation in 1831 was on grounds of misrule, not Doctrine of Lapse.

Multiple choice

Vikram Sarabhai Satellite Centre is situated in which state

  1. Kerala

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamilnadu
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Explanation

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space program, it is ISRO's primary research and development center for satellite and launch vehicle technology. The center has been instrumental in developing India's satellite launch capabilities, including the PSLV and GSLV rockets.

Multiple choice

Which one of following States has a separate constitution?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Assam
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Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir had its own constitution under Article 370, which granted it special autonomous status within the Indian Union. This provision allowed J&K to have a separate constitution, a state flag, and considerable autonomy over internal matters except defense, communications, and foreign affairs. The other states listed (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam) operate under the uniform Indian Constitution without such special provisions.