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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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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.

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 of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution, lists the names of States and specifies their territories?

  1. 1st

  2. 2nd

  3. 3rd

  4. 4th
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Explanation

The 1st Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of States and Union Territories and specifies their territorial jurisdiction.

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

Pochampally in Nalgonda district of Telengana became famous in April 1951 because ___________.

  1. The Bhoodan movement was launched there by Vinoba Bhave

  2. The landless peasants rose up in arms against the landlords

  3. It witnessed violent anti-Hindi agitation

  4. Silk weavers' cooperative was formed for the first time in India
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Explanation

The Bhoodan Movement was a land reform movement in India, started by Acharya Vinoba Bhave at Pochampally village in Telangana in April 1951. The mission of the movement was to persuade wealthy landowners to voluntarily give a percentage of their land to the landless people. The beneficiary (who must be landless) should use the land for agricultural cultivation to secure his own and family's daily bread and had no right to sell or use it for a non-agricultural purpose.

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

Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India on _________.

  1. $26th\ October, 1947$
  2. $26th\ October, 1948$
  3. $26th\ November, 1948$

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Instrument of Accession for Jammu and Kashmir was signed by Maharaja Hari Singh on October 26, 1947, formally integrating the state into India.

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

Citizenship cannot be terminated _____________.

  1. when there is emergency

  2. when there is war

  3. when there are elections

  4. when it can be terminated regardless of conditions
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Citizenship Act, Indian citizenship cannot be terminated during a war. Termination usually occurs through renunciation, termination by operation of law, or deprivation by the government.

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

Indian citizenship is lost when __________.

  1. a person acquires a foreign citizenship

  2. the person renounces the citizenship

  3. the government deprives a person of citizenship for some cause

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian citizenship can be lost through renunciation (voluntary), termination (acquiring foreign citizenship), or deprivation (by government order due to fraud or disloyalty).

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

'AADHAAR' is a programme ___________.

  1. to help senior citizens

  2. to provide nutritional support to adolescent woman

  3. to train people for social defence

  4. to provide identity to Indian residents
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aadhaar is a unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide a verifiable identity to Indian residents.

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 detailed provision regarding acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship are contained in the Citizenship Act which was passed by ______________.

  1. the Indian Parliament in $1950$
  2. the Indian Parliament in $1955$
  3. the British Parliament in August $1948$
  4. the Constituent Assembly in $1949$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Citizenship Act, which governs the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship, was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1955.

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

With what subject do the Articles $5$ to $11$ of the Constitution of India deal?

  1. Indian Union and its territory

  2. Citizenship

  3. Fundamental Duties

  4. Union Executive
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian Constitution, contained in Part II, specifically address the provisions related to citizenship.