1. Under which Part of the Indian Constitution is “Union and its Territory” dealt with?
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Part IV
Answer: A
Explanation: Articles 1–4 in Part I of the Constitution deal with Union and its Territory.
2. How many Articles are there in Part I of the Indian Constitution?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C
Explanation: Part I contains 4 Articles (1 to 4).
3. Which Article declares India as a Union of States?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 1 – India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
4. The term “Union of States” was preferred over “Federation of States” because:
A) To avoid secession by states
B) To give more power to states
C) To adopt American model
D) To weaken the Centre
Answer: A
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar explained that “Union” indicates indestructible unity of India.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 1?
A) India as Union of States
B) India as Bharat
C) Territories of India
D) Citizenship of India
Answer: D
Explanation: Citizenship is dealt with in Part II (Articles 5–11), not in Article 1.
6. The phrase “India, that is Bharat” is mentioned in which Article?
A) Article 1
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 370
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 1 describes India as India, that is Bharat.
7. How many types of territories are mentioned under Article 1?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 1 specifies three categories:
- States
- Union Territories
- Territories that may be acquired.
8. Which Article gives Parliament the power to admit or establish new States?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 2 – Parliament may admit new States into the Union or establish new States.
9. Which Article empowers Parliament to form new states, alter boundaries, or change names?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 3 gives Parliament power to reorganize states.
10. Whose recommendation is necessary before Parliament introduces a Bill under Article 3?
A) Rajya Sabha Chairman
B) President of India
C) Prime Minister
D) Governor of Concerned State
Answer: B
Explanation: Presidential recommendation is compulsory before introducing a Bill under Article 3.
11. Is the consent of the concerned State necessary for altering its boundary under Article 3?
A) Yes, always
B) No, only consultation required
C) Yes, for linguistic states
D) Yes, for UTs
Answer: B
Explanation: Only consultation with State Legislature is required, not consent.
12. Article 4 mentions that laws under Articles 2 and 3 are considered:
A) Constitutional Amendments
B) Ordinary Laws
C) Executive Orders
D) Judicial Declarations
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 4 – Such laws are ordinary laws, not constitutional amendments.
13. Which of the following states was the first to be created on a linguistic basis in 1953?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Punjab
Answer: C
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was the first state created on linguistic basis (1953).
14. Which Commission recommended reorganization of states on linguistic basis?
A) Sarkaria Commission
B) States Reorganisation Commission (1953)
C) Mandal Commission
D) Punchhi Commission
Answer: B
Explanation: States Reorganisation Commission (1953) under Fazl Ali recommended linguistic reorganization.
15. How many new states were created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14 states and 6 UTs
D) 20
Answer: C
Explanation: The Act reorganized India into 14 states and 6 Union Territories.
16. Goa became a full-fledged state in which year?
A) 1961
B) 1975
C) 1987
D) 1992
Answer: C
Explanation: Goa was liberated in 1961 from Portuguese but became state in 1987.
17. Which state was formed in 1963 after separation from Assam?
A) Mizoram
B) Nagaland
C) Meghalaya
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Nagaland was created in 1963.
18. Which Indian state was created in 1972?
A) Sikkim
B) Meghalaya
C) Goa
D) Jharkhand
Answer: B
Explanation: Meghalaya became a full-fledged state in 1972.
19. Sikkim was made the 22nd state of India in:
A) 1972
B) 1975
C) 1980
D) 1987
Answer: B
Explanation: Sikkim became the 22nd state of India in 1975 (36th Amendment).
20. Which three new states were created in 2000?
A) Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh
B) Jharkhand, Telangana, Chhattisgarh
C) Uttarakhand, Goa, Mizoram
D) Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur
Answer: A
Explanation: In 2000, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh were formed.
21. Telangana was formed as the 29th state of India in:
A) 2000
B) 2012
C) 2014
D) 2016
Answer: C
Explanation: Telangana was created in 2014 by bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
22. Which territory was merged with India in 1961 after liberation from Portuguese?
A) Pondicherry
B) Goa, Daman and Diu
C) Sikkim
D) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Answer: B
Explanation: Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961.
23. The territory of Pondicherry was acquired by India from:
A) British
B) French
C) Portuguese
D) Dutch
Answer: B
Explanation: Pondicherry was a French settlement; merged with India in 1962.
24. Dadra and Nagar Haveli were liberated from Portuguese rule in:
A) 1947
B) 1954
C) 1961
D) 1975
Answer: B
Explanation: Dadra and Nagar Haveli were liberated from Portuguese in 1954.
25. In 2019, which two Union Territories were merged to form a single UT?
A) Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
B) Lakshadweep & Andaman
C) Chandigarh & Puducherry
D) Ladakh & Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: A
Explanation: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu were merged in 2019 to form one UT.
26. Which constitutional amendment created the state of Jharkhand?
A) 85th Amendment
B) 86th Amendment
C) 89th Amendment
D) 91st Amendment
Answer: C
Explanation: 89th Constitutional Amendment Act (2000) led to the creation of Jharkhand from Bihar.
27. Which amendment created the state of Chhattisgarh?
A) 84th Amendment
B) 86th Amendment
C) 87th Amendment
D) 88th Amendment
Answer: D
Explanation: 88th Constitutional Amendment Act (2000) created Chhattisgarh from Madhya Pradesh.
28. Uttarakhand (earlier Uttaranchal) was created through which amendment?
A) 85th Amendment
B) 86th Amendment
C) 87th Amendment
D) 88th Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: 86th Constitutional Amendment Act (2000) created Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand) from UP.
29. Which constitutional amendment created Telangana in 2014?
A) 95th Amendment
B) 98th Amendment
C) 100th Amendment
D) None (simple Act of Parliament)
Answer: D
Explanation: Telangana was created through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, not a constitutional amendment.
30. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for laws to admit new states?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 2 – Parliament may admit new states into the Union or establish new states.
31. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the alteration of the boundaries of states?
A) Article 2
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 368
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new states or alter boundaries.
32. Which one of the following Union Territories was upgraded to a state in 1972?
A) Mizoram
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Manipur
D) Tripura
Answer: C & D (both)
Explanation: In 1972, Manipur and Tripura became full-fledged states.
33. Which state was formerly known as NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency)?
A) Nagaland
B) Meghalaya
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Manipur
Answer: C
Explanation: NEFA was renamed Arunachal Pradesh and became a state in 1987.
34. Which Article states that laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not amendments to the Constitution?
A) Article 1
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 368
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 4(2) declares such laws as ordinary, not constitutional amendments.
35. Which territory was the last to join the Indian Union?
A) Pondicherry
B) Goa
C) Sikkim
D) Telangana
Answer: D (as state), C (as territory)
Explanation: Telangana (2014) is the latest state, while Sikkim (1975) was the last foreign territory to join.
36. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence in:
A) 2014
B) 2017
C) 2019
D) 2020
Answer: C
Explanation: In 2019, Article 370 was abrogated and J&K was reorganised into 2 UTs (J&K and Ladakh).
37. Which Act created the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
A) Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act\
B) Reorganisation of States Act
C) Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
D) Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
Answer: C
Explanation: The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 created two UTs.
38. Which state has the special provision of protecting land rights under Article 371A?
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
C) Mizoram
D) Manipur
Answer: B
Explanation: Nagaland (Article 371A) protects customary laws and land rights.
39. Which Article deals with acquisition of new territories by India?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 1(3)(c) states that India’s territory includes any territory acquired.
40. In 1956, how many Union Territories were created under the States Reorganisation Act?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Answer: C
Explanation: In 1956, 6 UTs were created.
41. Which Indian state was earlier known as Uttaranchal?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Jharkhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: B
Explanation: Uttaranchal was renamed Uttarakhand in 2007.
42. Which state was earlier called the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)?
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Meghalaya
Answer: C
Explanation: NEFA became Arunachal Pradesh in 1987.
43. Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory?
A) Ladakh
B) Chandigarh
C) Sikkim
D) Lakshadweep
Answer: C
Explanation: Sikkim is a state, not a Union Territory.
44. Which of the following states was formed entirely from another single state?
A) Telangana
B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: Telangana (from AP), Jharkhand (from Bihar), Chhattisgarh (from MP).
45. Which state was formed after bifurcation of Bombay State in 1960?
A) Gujarat and Maharashtra
B) Gujarat and Goa
C) Maharashtra and Karnataka
D) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: In 1960, Bombay State split into Maharashtra and Gujarat.
46. Which state was created by the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?
A) Haryana
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Chandigarh
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: Punjab Reorganisation Act created Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (UT then), and Chandigarh UT.
47. Which Article empowers Parliament to change the name of a state?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 3 gives power to alter state names.
48. Before 1956, states in India were classified into how many categories?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C
Explanation: Before 1956, states were divided into Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D states.
49. Which Committee recommended the creation of linguistic provinces before independence?
A) Nehru Committee
B) JVP Committee (1948)
C) States Reorganisation Commission
D) Mandal Commission
Answer: B
Explanation: The JVP Committee (Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pattabhi Sitaramayya) rejected linguistic reorganisation initially.
50. The first linguistic state of India was formed on the demand of which leader’s fast unto death?
A) Gandhiji
B) Potti Sriramulu
C) Subhash Chandra Bose
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B
Explanation: Potti Sriramulu’s fast led to creation of Andhra State in 1953.
51. The Union of India consists of how many states at present (2025)?
A) 28
B) 29
C) 30
D) 27
Answer: A
Explanation: As of 2025, India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories after Telangana’s creation in 2014 and J&K reorganisation in 2019.
52. How many Union Territories does India have as of 2025?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
Answer: B
Explanation: Presently, there are 8 Union Territories – Andaman & Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, Delhi, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir.
53. Which Article gives Parliament exclusive power to admit or establish new states?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 368
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 2 → Admission or establishment of new states.
54. Which Article gives Parliament the power to alter boundaries, areas, or names of states?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 3 empowers Parliament to alter boundaries of existing states.
55. Which Article makes it clear that laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not constitutional amendments?
A) Article 1
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 368
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 4 states that such laws are ordinary laws, not amendments.
56. Which one among the following is the smallest Union Territory of India?
A) Daman & Diu
B) Chandigarh
C) Lakshadweep
D) Puducherry
Answer: C
Explanation: Lakshadweep (32 sq. km) is the smallest UT of India.
57. Which is the largest Union Territory of India (by area)?
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Ladakh
C) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
D) Delhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Ladakh is the largest UT (59,000+ sq km).
58. Which Indian state shares boundaries with the maximum number of states?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 9 states.
59. Which state has the longest international border in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) West Bengal
C) Punjab
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: West Bengal shares the longest international border (~2,216 km, mostly with Bangladesh).
60. Which state has the longest coastline in India?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Gujarat (1,600+ km) has the longest coastline.
61. Which Union Territory has a legislative assembly?
A) Delhi only
B) Puducherry only
C) Delhi & Puducherry
D) Delhi, Puducherry & J&K
Answer: D
Explanation: Delhi, Puducherry, and J&K have legislative assemblies.
62. Which state was earlier known as Mysore?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Mysore was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
63. Which state was earlier called Madras State?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969.
64. Which state was earlier called Orissa?
A) Odisha
B) Bihar
C) Jharkhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: A
Explanation: Orissa was renamed Odisha in 2011.
65. Which state was earlier called Uttaranchal?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Jharkhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: A
Explanation: Uttaranchal renamed Uttarakhand in 2007.
66. Which Union Territory was formed by merging Dadra & Nagar Haveli with Daman & Diu in 2020?
A) Chandigarh
B) Puducherry
C) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
D) Lakshadweep
Answer: C
Explanation: Merger happened on 26th January 2020.
67. Which constitutional amendment incorporated Sikkim as the 22nd state of India?
A) 35th Amendment (1974)
B) 36th Amendment (1975)
C) 37th Amendment (1975)
D) 38th Amendment (1976)
Answer: B
Explanation: 36th Amendment Act (1975) → Sikkim became the 22nd state.
68. Which Article inserted special provisions for Sikkim?
A) Article 370
B) Article 371
C) Article 371F
D) Article 372
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 371F was inserted for Sikkim.
69. Goa became a full-fledged state of India in which year?
A) 1961
B) 1971
C) 1987
D) 1992
Answer: C
Explanation: Goa was liberated in 1961, UT till 1987, and became a state in 1987.
70. Which Portuguese colony was merged with India in 1961?
A) Goa
B) Daman
C) Diu
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: Goa, Daman, and Diu were liberated from Portugal in 1961.
71. Which French colonies were merged into India to form Puducherry?
A) Pondicherry
B) Karaikal
C) Mahé & Yanam
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: French settlements → Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahé, Yanam = present Puducherry UT.
72. Which British province was divided to form West Bengal and East Pakistan in 1947?
A) Punjab
B) Bengal
C) Assam
D) Sindh
Answer: B
Explanation: Partition of Bengal (1947) created West Bengal (India) & East Pakistan (later Bangladesh).
73. Which state was bifurcated to form Nagaland in 1963?
A) Assam
B) Manipur
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Tripura
Answer: A
Explanation: Nagaland was carved out of Assam in 1963.
74. Which state was carved out of Assam in 1972?
A) Meghalaya
B) Nagaland
C) Mizoram
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Meghalaya was separated from Assam in 1972.
75. Which two states were created in 1972?
A) Manipur and Mizoram
B) Manipur and Tripura
C) Tripura and Meghalaya
D) Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: In 1972, Manipur and Tripura became full-fledged states, while Meghalaya was also formed.
76. Which state was carved out of Assam in 1987?
A) Mizoram
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Nagaland
D) Tripura
Answer: A
Explanation: Mizoram became a full-fledged state in 1987.
77. Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state in which year?
A) 1972
B) 1975
C) 1987
D) 1990
Answer: C
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh was granted statehood on 20 February 1987.
78. Which state is called the “Land of Rising Sun” in India?
A) Mizoram
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Nagaland
D) Sikkim
Answer: B
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state, hence the “Land of Rising Sun.”
79. Which state was formed in the year 2000 along with Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Haryana
C) Goa
D) Telangana
Answer: A
Explanation: In 2000, Uttarakhand (then Uttaranchal), Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand were formed.
80. Chhattisgarh was carved out of which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Odisha
Answer: A
Explanation: Chhattisgarh was created from Madhya Pradesh in 2000.
81. Jharkhand was carved out of which state?
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer: A
Explanation: Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000.
82. Telangana was carved out of which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Odisha
Answer: A
Explanation: Telangana was created from Andhra Pradesh in 2014.
83. What was the number of states in India after the formation of Telangana in 2014?
A) 27
B) 28
C) 29
D) 30
Answer: C
Explanation: After Telangana’s creation in 2014, India had 29 states (later reduced to 28 after J&K reorganisation in 2019).
84. Jammu & Kashmir was reorganised into how many Union Territories in 2019?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer: B
Explanation: In 2019, J&K was bifurcated into UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh.
85. Which Article dealt with the special status of Jammu & Kashmir before abrogation in 2019?
A) Article 368
B) Article 371
C) Article 370
D) Article 371F
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 370 provided special status to J&K (removed in 2019).
86. Which Article provided special provisions for 12 states including Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Goa, etc.?
A) Article 368
B) Article 371
C) Article 371A–J
D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Explanation: Article 371 & 371A–J → special provisions for different states.
87. The First Schedule of the Constitution contains:
A) List of states and UTs
B) Division of powers
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Emergency provisions
Answer: A
Explanation: First Schedule lists states, UTs, and their territories.
88. How many parts and schedules did the Constitution originally have?
A) 22 parts, 8 schedules
B) 22 parts, 10 schedules
C) 20 parts, 8 schedules
D) 18 parts, 7 schedules
Answer: A
Explanation: Original Constitution had 22 parts & 8 schedules (now 25 parts & 12 schedules).
89. Which schedule deals with the Union and State lists?
A) First
B) Second
C) Seventh
D) Tenth
Answer: C
Explanation: Seventh Schedule → division of powers between Union & States.
90. Which state was created first on a linguistic basis in India?
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Punjab
Answer: B
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh (1953) was the first linguistic state (from Madras state).
91. Which commission recommended the reorganisation of states on linguistic basis?
A) Rajamannar Commission
B) Sarkaria Commission
C) States Reorganisation Commission
D) Mandal Commission
Answer: C
Explanation: States Reorganisation Commission (1953–55) recommended linguistic states.
92. Which year is known as the year of “States Reorganisation”?
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1972
D) 1987
Answer: B
Explanation: 1956 → States Reorganisation Act, creating linguistic states.
93. Bombay State was bifurcated into Maharashtra & Gujarat in which year?
A) 1956
B) 1960
C) 1962
D) 1965
Answer: B
Explanation: In 1960, Bombay was split into Maharashtra & Gujarat.
94. Haryana was carved out of Punjab in which year?
A) 1956
B) 1960
C) 1966
D) 1972
Answer: C
Explanation: Haryana was created in 1966.
95. Chandigarh became a Union Territory in which year?
A) 1956
B) 1966
C) 1971
D) 1987
Answer: B
Explanation: In 1966, Chandigarh was made a Union Territory and capital of Punjab & Haryana.
96. Which Article empowers Parliament to reorganise states without constitutional amendment?
A) Article 2
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Both B & C
Answer: D
Explanation: Articles 3 & 4 empower Parliament for state reorganisation.
97. Which UT is unique for having its official language as French along with regional languages?
A) Puducherry
B) Chandigarh
C) Lakshadweep
D) Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Puducherry → French is still used officially due to colonial history.
98. Which state was created after the Bodo movement?
A) Nagaland
B) Mizoram
C) Meghalaya
D) Assam (Bodoland demand still pending)
Answer: D
Explanation: Bodoland demand led to Bodoland Territorial Council, but not yet a full state.
99. Which Article allows alteration of names of states?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 370
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 3 includes power to alter names of states.
100. The reorganisation of states in India mainly followed which principle?
A) Religious
B) Linguistic & Administrative convenience
C) Economic
D) Ethnic
Answer: B
Explanation: Linguistic principle was the main basis, along with administrative convenience.