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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 theme of $2016$ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is ________.

  1. Apna Bharat Apna Gaurav

  2. Bharat ko jano and Bharat to Mano

  3. Engaging Diaspora : Connecting Across Generation

  4. Engaging Diaspora : The Indian Growth Story
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The theme for the 2016 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, held in Bengaluru, was 'Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generations'.

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 feature of citizenship in India is correct?

  1. Dual citizenship of the state and the nation

  2. Single citizenship of the state

  3. Single citizenship of whole India

  4. Dual citizenship of India and another country
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship for the entire country, unlike federal systems like the USA where citizens hold both national and state citizenship.

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 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 changes has not been made to the Citizenship Act of India by the Amendment in $2015$?

  1. The Overseas Citizens of India will now be called the Overseas Citizens of India Cardholders

  2. The Non-Resident Indians are entitled to vote in elections in India

  3. The Persons of Indian origin have been placed at par with the Overseas Citizens of India

  4. The Persons of Indian Origin are now entitled to lifelong visa to visit India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2015 amendment merged the PIO and OCI schemes. Option B is incorrect because NRIs already had the right to vote; the amendment did not grant it for the first time in that context.

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 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 statements is/are correct?
1. In June 1948, the Government of India appointed the Linguistic Provinces Commission under the Chairmanship of Fazl Ali.
2. In December 1953, a three member States Reorganisation Commission was appointed under the Chairmanship of SK Dhar.
3. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee.
4. At present, there are ten Fundamental Duties.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 3 and 4

  3. Only 3

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

Statement 1 is wrong (Dhar Commission was 1948, but Fazl Ali was 1953). Statement 2 is wrong (Fazl Ali was the head of the SRC, not SK Dhar). Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is wrong (there are 11 duties).

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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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

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 Union of India consists of :
1. States
2. Union Territories
3. Acquired Territories

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

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

The territory of India includes the territories of the states, the union territories, and such other territories as may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.

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'.