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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

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

  1. Punjab

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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

Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in Lok Sabha only
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the states of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because a constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect because ratification is required by at least half of the states, not all of them.

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 State Government has declared 'Dailong Village' as a biodiversity heritage site ? 

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Haryana

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Manipur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Manipur government declared Dailong Village in the Tamenglong district as a biodiversity heritage site in 2017.

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

Match the following: 

A. Arunachal Pradesh 1. 22nd State
B. Goa  2. 23rd State
C. Mizoram  3. 24th State
D. Sikkim  4. 25th State

A      B      C      D

  1. 1 3 4 2

  2. 3 4 2 1

  3. 2 1 4 3

  4. 4 3 1 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh is the 24th state (3), Goa is the 25th state (4), Mizoram is the 23rd state (2), and Sikkim is the 22nd state (1). Matching these gives A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.

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

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

  4. Manipur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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 general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

What is the document published by the government to apprise the public on any issue?

  1. Gazette

  2. Report of Public Accounts Committee

  3. White Paper

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A White Paper is an authoritative report or guide that informs readers concisely about a complex issue and presents the issuing body's philosophy on the matter.

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

Extradiction means:

  1. Forcing a foreign national to leave the country

  2. Forcing a citizen of the country to leave the country

  3. Delivering a foreign national for the trial of offences

  4. Blocking the trade of other countries with a particular country
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Extradition is the formal process by which one state surrenders to another state an individual accused or convicted of a crime.

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 condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
$1$. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
$2$. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote.
$3$. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form $6$-A with electoral registration office.
Select the correct answer using the code given.

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

NRIs must be physically present in their constituency to vote (1) and must register using Form 6A (3). Statement 2 is incorrect because NRIs who have acquired foreign citizenship are not eligible to vote in India.