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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 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 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.

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 correctly matched?
UT : Jurisdiction of High Court

  1. Andaman and Nicobar : Chennai High Court

  2. Daman and Diu : Mumbai High Court

  3. Lakshadweep : Chennai High Court

  4. Puducherry : Kerala High Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Daman and Diu (now part of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu) falls under the jurisdiction of the Bombay (Mumbai) 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 is in correctly matched?

  1. Part A state - Bombay

  2. Part B state - Rajasthan

  3. Part C state - Mysore

  4. Part D state - Andaman and Nicobar Island
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mysore was a Part B state under the original Constitution, not a Part C 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

Which Article envisages a special system of administration for 'Schedule areas' and 'Tribal areas'?

  1. $241$
  2. $243$
  3. $244$
  4. $247$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 244 of the Indian Constitution makes special provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas.

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 6th Schedule of Constitution deals with the administration of the tribal areas of:
1. Assam
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Meghalaya
5. Tripura
6. Mizoram
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 3, 5, 6

  3. 1, 4, 5, 6

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

The 6th Schedule applies to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and 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

Match the following:

        List I(Union Territory)            List II(Year of creation)
A  Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1. 1966
B  Chandigarh 2. 1961
C  Puducherry 3. 1956
D  Andaman and Nicobar 4. 1962

  1. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

  2. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3

  3. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

  4. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dadra and Nagar Haveli (1961), Chandigarh (1966), Puducherry (1962), Andaman and Nicobar (1956). This matches option B.

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

Find the incorrect one.

  1. High Courts for Union Territories - Article 241

  2. Administration of Union Territories - Article 240

  3. Special provision with regard to Delhi - Article 239 AA

  4. Creation of Local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union - Article 239 A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 240 deals with the power of the President to make regulations for certain Union Territories, not the general administration of all UTs (which is Article 239).

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

Match the following:

     List I    (State)             List II(Special Provision)
A. Jammu and Kashmir 1. $371$ $A$
B. Sikkim 2. $371$ $H$
C. Arunachal Pradesh 3. $371$ $F$
D. Nagaland 4. $370$

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

  2. A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

  3. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

  4. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir (370), Sikkim (371F), Arunachal Pradesh (371H), Nagaland (371A). This matches option C.