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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

Haryana State was formed on 1 November 1966 on the recommendation of ________.

  1. LB Shastri

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Sardar Hukum Singh

  4. Sir Chhotu Ram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Punjab Reorganisation Act, which led to the formation of Haryana, was based on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee chaired by Sardar Hukum Singh.

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 statements:
1. In India only two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies.
2. Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya, the three North-Eastern States of India have only one seat each in the Lok Sabha.
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
A Correct answer
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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Consider the following statements and state which of them is/are correct with the help of given codes:
1. The term 'Union of States' has been used in the Constitution because Indian States have no right to recede.
2. The SK Dhar Commission preferred reorganisation of States on administrative convenience rather than on linguistic basis.
3. The Congress Committee under Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya did not favour linguistic basis for reorganisation of states.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements are historically accurate regarding the terminology of the Union and the various committees involved in state reorganization.

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 States of the Indian Union can be re-organised or their boundaries altered by ________.

  1. an executive order of the Union Government with the consent of the concerned State Government

  2. the Union Parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation

  3. two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament

  4. two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament and the consent of the concerned State Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, the Parliament can reorganize states by a simple majority through ordinary legislation.

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:
The creation of a new State in India from an existing State involves the consent of the ___________.
1. Supreme Court
2. legislature of the State concerned
3. President
4. Parliament

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 4

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

The process involves the President (who refers the bill to the state legislature) and the Parliament (which passes it). The Supreme Court is not involved in the legislative process of state creation.

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

By which one of the following Constitutional Amendments, Delhi has become National Capital Region (NCR)?

  1. 61st Amendment

  2. 69th Amendment

  3. 71st Amendment

  4. 79th Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act (1991) granted special status to Delhi as the National Capital Territory.

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 Article of the Constitution allows the centre to form new states?

  1. Article 3

  2. Article 4

  3. Article 5

  4. Article 6
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to form new states and alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.

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

Under Article 3, which power does the Parliament have in relation to the formation of a new state?
1. It can increase the area of any state.
2. It cannot diminish the area of any state.
3. It can alter the name of any state.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

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

Under Article 3, Parliament can increase or diminish the area of any state and alter its name. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.