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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

Consider the following situation:

$S$ is  the $14$ years old son of $A$ and $B$, the two American nationals who were conferred India citizenship recently on an application, For citizenship by naturalization. If $S$ wants to acquire the Indian citizenship after four years, which of the following steps is switch  for him?

  1. $S$ shall apply for citizenship by naturalization.
  2. $S$ shall apply for citizenship by registration.
  3. By registering his name with the Indian quantities, $S$ can claim citizenship by descent
  4. $S$ will automatically get India citizenship upon attaining maturity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Citizenship Act, children of persons who are registered as citizens of India by naturalization can be registered as citizens of India. Since S is a minor and his parents are citizens, he qualifies for citizenship by registration.

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 status relating to the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) and the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is true?

  1. An OCI is a citizen of India and a NRI is not a citizen of India.

  2. An OCI can vote but cannot contest in the election in India but an NRI can neither vote nor contest in the election in India.

  3. Neither of these can vote nor contest election in India.

  4. An OCI can neither vote nor contest the election in India but an NRI can vote and contest in elections.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An OCI cardholder is a foreign citizen and cannot vote or contest elections in India. An NRI is an Indian citizen residing abroad and retains the right to vote and contest elections, provided they meet residency and registration requirements.

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. The territory of the units of the Indian Federation may be altered by the Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before the Parliament on redistribution of its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing the Bill in the Parliament on redistribution of territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 3 and 4

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

Parliament can alter state boundaries by a simple majority (Article 3). The President must refer the bill to the state legislature for its views, but the state's consent is not binding. The President's recommendation is required to introduce such a bill.

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

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

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 is not correctly matched?
State : Year of Creation

  1. Puducherry : 1968

  2. Sikkim : 1975

  3. Mizoram : 1987

  4. Tripura : 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Puducherry became a Union Territory in 1962, not 1968. The other dates are correct: Sikkim (1975), Mizoram (1987), and Tripura (1972).

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

Abolition of distinction between Part A, B, C state is done after _______.

  1. 1st Amendment Act

  2. 5th Amendment Act

  3. 7th Amendment Act

  4. 9th Amendment Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 abolished the distinction between Part A, B, and C states and reorganized them into states and 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

The Tribal areas of Mizoram doesn't include ________.

  1. Karbi Anglong district

  2. Chakma district

  3. Mara district

  4. Lai district
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sixth Schedule includes autonomous districts in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Karbi Anglong is in Assam, not Mizoram.

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 is not correctly matched?
UT : Executive

  1. Andaman and Nicobar : Governor

  2. Chandigarh : Chief Commissioner

  3. Lakshadweep : Administrator

  4. Daman and Diu : Lt Governor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are administered by a Lieutenant Governor, not a Governor. The other matches are generally correct regarding the administrative titles used.