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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Which state in India uses inland water transport, as a means of transport?

  1. Kerala

  2. Assam

  3. Bihar

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Inland water transport is utilized in various Indian states, including Kerala (backwaters), Assam (Brahmaputra), and Bihar (Ganges), depending on the river systems.

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 first state in India which was created on linguistic basis is _____________.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Haryana

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh was created in 1953 as the first state in India based on linguistic lines, specifically for Telugu-speaking people, following the agitation led by Potti Sriramulu.

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The old name of which State/Union Territory is wrongly given?

  1. Karnataka : Mysore

  2. Tamil Nadu : Madras

  3. Lakshadweep : Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands

  4. Meghalaya : Eastern Hill Province
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Meghalaya was carved out of Assam; it was not historically known as 'Eastern Hill Province'.

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Which of the following does not give correctly the name of the original state out of whose territory the new state was created?

  1. Andhra Pradesh from the State of Madras

  2. Arunachal Pradesh from Assam

  3. Meghalaya from Assam

  4. Goa from Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Goa was a Portuguese colony and was not created from the territory of Maharashtra.

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

Among the following States, which one was formed last?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

Among the options provided, Punjab was reorganized into its current form in 1966. Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1953, Gujarat in 1960, and Karnataka (as Mysore) in 1956.

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Which of the following Union Territories send their members to Rajya Sabha?
1. Chandigarh
2. Delhi
3. Lakshadweep
4. Puducherry

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 2 and 4
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Explanation

Only Delhi and Puducherry have legislatures and are represented in the Rajya Sabha among the 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 among the following are PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Area) states?
1. Odisha
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Rajasthan

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. Only 1

  3. Only 2

  4. 1 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

PESA applies to scheduled areas in states like Odisha and Rajasthan, among others. Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu do not have scheduled areas under the Fifth Schedule.

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 state list is not applicable in ________.

  1. Nagaland

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
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Explanation

Historically, Jammu and Kashmir had its own Constitution and specific legislative powers that exempted it from the standard application of the State List in the same way as other states, though this has changed significantly since 2019.

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 Indian State came under President's Rule for maximum number of times?

  1. Punjab

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

Punjab has historically been under President's Rule for the highest number of times among Indian states, often due to periods of political instability and militancy.

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 first Indian state which was created on a linguistic basis following a long drawn agitation is _________.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Assam

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh was the first state created on a linguistic basis in 1953, following the death of Potti Sriramulu during a hunger strike.

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Which one of the following was an associate State of India before becoming a full fledged State?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

  4. Manipur
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Explanation

Sikkim was made an associate state of India by the 35th Constitutional Amendment Act in 1974 before becoming a full-fledged state in 1975.

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

What is the correct chronological order in which the following States of the Indian Union were created or granted full statehood?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Nagaland
4. Haryana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 2, 1, 3, 4

  3. 1, 2, 4, 3

  4. 2, 1, 4, 3
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh was created in 1953, Maharashtra in 1960, Nagaland in 1963, and Haryana in 1966. This matches the chronological order 1, 2, 3, 4.

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 following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in ascending chronological order of their formation and choose your answer from the given codes:
1. Haryana
2. Sikkim
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 2, 3, 4, 1

  3. 3, 1, 4, 2

  4. 2, 4, 1, 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The formation years are: Nagaland (1963), Haryana (1966), Meghalaya (1972), and Sikkim (1975). The order is 3, 1, 4, 2.