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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

Among the following States, which one was formed last?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

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

Among the options provided, Punjab was reorganized into its current form in 1966. Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1953, Gujarat in 1960, and Karnataka (as Mysore) in 1956.

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 power to carve out a new State is vested in ___________.

  1. the Parliament

  2. the President

  3. the Council of Ministers

  4. State's Reorganisation Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the power to form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more 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

Uttarakhand state came into existence on _________.

  1. 1st November, 2000

  2. 9th November, 2000

  3. 10th November, 2001

  4. 11th January, 2008
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and officially came into existence on 9th November 2000. It was the 27th state of India.

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 statements is incorrect?

  1. Goa attained full statehood in 1987

  2. Die is an island in the Gulf of Khambhat

  3. Daman and Diu were separated from Goa by the 56th Amendment of the Constitution of India

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli were under French Colonial Rule till 1954
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadra and Nagar Haveli were under Portuguese rule until 1954, not French rule. The other statements regarding Goa, Diu, and the 56th Amendment are factually correct.

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 Parliament can establish a new State in the Union by ________.

  1. an amendment

  2. an executive order

  3. a simple law

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, the Parliament can establish a new state by passing a simple law, which does not require a formal constitutional amendment under Article 368.

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

In 1956, by 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, the state of which part were made as 'Union Territory'?
1. Part A   

2. Part B   
3. Part C   
4. Part D
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 3 and 4

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 abolished the classification of states into Parts A, B, C, and D, and created the category of Union Territories, primarily from Part C and Part D 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

The first Indian state which was created on a linguistic basis following a long drawn agitation is _________.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Assam

  3. Tamil Nadu

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

Andhra Pradesh was the first state created on a linguistic basis in 1953, following the death of Potti Sriramulu during a hunger strike.

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
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in Lok Sabha only
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the states of India
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
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because a constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect because ratification is required by at least half of the states, not all of them.

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 State Government has declared 'Dailong Village' as a biodiversity heritage site ? 

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Haryana

  3. Madhya Pradesh

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

The Manipur government declared Dailong Village in the Tamenglong district as a biodiversity heritage site in 2017.

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

Match the following: 

A. Arunachal Pradesh 1. 22nd State
B. Goa  2. 23rd State
C. Mizoram  3. 24th State
D. Sikkim  4. 25th State

A      B      C      D

  1. 1 3 4 2

  2. 3 4 2 1

  3. 2 1 4 3

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

Arunachal Pradesh is the 24th state (3), Goa is the 25th state (4), Mizoram is the 23rd state (2), and Sikkim is the 22nd state (1). Matching these gives A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.