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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

According to Article 1, the territory of India consists of _________.

  1. Territories of the states

  2. Union Territories

  3. Territories that may be acquired by the government

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 1 states that the territory of India comprises the territories of the states, the Union territories, and such other territories as may be acquired.

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 Union Territories has separate High Courts.
1. Chandigarh
2. Delhi
3. Puducherry
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. Only 2

  3. 2 and 3

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

Among the listed Union Territories, only Delhi has its own High Court. Chandigarh shares a High Court with Punjab and Haryana, and Puducherry falls under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court.

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

Choose the incorrect match.
Union Territory : Judiciary

  1. Dadra and Nagar Haveli : Bombay High Court

  2. Daman and Diu : Bombay High Court

  3. Puducherry : Madras High Court

  4. Lakshadweep : Karnataka High Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lakshadweep falls under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court, not the Karnataka High Court.

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 is correct?

  1. Every Union Territory is administrated by the President through an Administrator

  2. Every Union Territory is administrated by the Administrator

  3. Every Union Territory is administrated by the Home Minister

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

Article 239 of the Constitution provides that every Union Territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him.

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 is/are incorrect?
1. The Constitution doesn't contain any separate provision for the administration of the acquired territory.
2. The executive head of Chandigarh is called as 'Administrator' whereas in Puducherry, he is 'Lt. Governor'.

  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

Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 1(3)(c) provides for the acquisition of territory, and the Constitution does contain provisions for such administration. Statement 2 is correct as the titles for executive heads vary by UT.

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 Parliament of India passed the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Law popularly known as PESA Law. Which one among the following statements regarding PESA Law is not correct?

  1. PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas.

  2. PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas.

  3. PESA protects the interests of the tribals.

  4. PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas) was enacted to empower Gram Sabhas in scheduled areas, not to disempower them. It aims to ensure tribal self-governance.

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 Union Territories was divided into two parts?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar

  2. Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep and Minicoy

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Daman and Diu were historically grouped together as a single Union Territory, but they are geographically separated. The question likely refers to the administrative merger or the distinct nature of the two regions.

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

Part VI of our Constitution is applicable to all states except _______.

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Sikkim

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

Part VI of the Constitution deals with the government of States. Mizoram, along with several other states in the Northeast, has special provisions under Article 371G that modify the application of Part VI.