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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

Who among the following is empowered to declare an area as 'Schedule areas'?

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Governor

  4. State Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, the President of India is empowered to declare an area as a 'Scheduled Area'.

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 send their members to Rajya Sabha?
1. Chandigarh
2. Delhi
3. Lakshadweep
4. Puducherry

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

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

Only Delhi and Puducherry have legislatures and are represented in the Rajya Sabha among the 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

Which of the following are special provisions given to Sikkim?
1. The President can extend any law, which is in force in any state to Sikkim.
2. Under their special provision, Legislative Assembly of Sikkim consist of 30 members.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

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

Article 371F provides special provisions for Sikkim, including the power of the President to extend laws and the specific composition of the Legislative Assembly (minimum 30 members).

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 among the following are PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Area) states?
1. Odisha
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Rajasthan

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. Only 1

  3. Only 2

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

PESA applies to scheduled areas in states like Odisha and Rajasthan, among others. Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu do not have scheduled areas under the Fifth Schedule.

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 state list is not applicable in ________.

  1. Nagaland

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, Jammu and Kashmir had its own Constitution and specific legislative powers that exempted it from the standard application of the State List in the same way as other states, though this has changed significantly since 2019.

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 tribes advisory council consist of how many members?

  1. $10$
  2. $15$
  3. $20$
  4. $30$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Fifth Schedule, the Tribes Advisory Council consists of up to 20 members, three-fourths of whom must be representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the State.

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 Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is appointed by the _______.

  1. Lt Governor of Delhi

  2. Speaker of Vidhan Sabha

  3. President of India

  4. Chief Justice of High Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is appointed by the President of India, as per the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act.

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

Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by _______.

  1. direct election

  2. indirect election

  3. nomination

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

Representatives of Union Territories in the Lok Sabha are chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies, similar to the process in states.

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 Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present? 
1. Delhi
2. Puducherry 
3. Lakshadweep
4. Chandigarh 
Choose the right answer from the codes given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 4

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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

Only Delhi and Puducherry have the required legislative infrastructure to send representatives to the Rajya Sabha.

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

Who among the following is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or State Legislature doesn't apply to a Schedule area or apply with specified modification and exception?

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Governor

  4. State Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Governor is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or State Legislature shall not apply to a Scheduled Area or shall apply with specified modifications and exceptions.