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1. Under which Part of the Indian Constitution is \u201cUnion and its Territory\u201d dealt with?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Part IV
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 1\u20134 in Part I<\/strong> of the Constitution deal with Union and its Territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. How many Articles are there in Part I of the Indian Constitution?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Part I contains 4 Articles (1 to 4)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Which Article declares India as a Union of States?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1 \u2013 India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The term \u201cUnion of States\u201d was preferred over \u201cFederation of States\u201d because:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) To avoid secession by states
B) To give more power to states
C) To adopt American model
D) To weaken the Centre
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Dr. B. R. Ambedkar explained that \u201cUnion\u201d indicates indestructible unity<\/strong> of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 1?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) India as Union of States
B) India as Bharat
C) Territories of India
D) Citizenship of India
Answer:<\/strong> D
Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship is dealt with in Part II (Articles 5\u201311)<\/strong>, not in Article 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The phrase \u201cIndia, that is Bharat\u201d is mentioned in which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Article 1
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 370
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1 describes India as India, that is Bharat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. How many types of territories are mentioned under Article 1?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1 specifies three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. States<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Union Territories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Territories that may be acquired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    8. Which Article gives Parliament the power to admit or establish new States?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 4
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 2<\/strong> \u2013 Parliament may admit new States into the Union or establish new States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Which Article empowers Parliament to form new states, alter boundaries, or change names?<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 4
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> gives Parliament power to reorganize states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. Whose recommendation is necessary before Parliament introduces a Bill under Article 3?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajya Sabha Chairman
    B) President of India
    C) Prime Minister
    D) Governor of Concerned State
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Presidential recommendation is compulsory before introducing a Bill under Article 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. Is the consent of the concerned State necessary for altering its boundary under Article 3?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Yes, always
    B) No, only consultation required
    C) Yes, for linguistic states
    D) Yes, for UTs
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Only consultation with State Legislature<\/strong> is required, not consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. Article 4 mentions that laws under Articles 2 and 3 are considered:
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Constitutional Amendments
    B) Ordinary Laws
    C) Executive Orders
    D) Judicial Declarations
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 4 \u2013 Such laws are ordinary laws<\/strong>, not constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. Which of the following states was the first to be created on a linguistic basis in 1953?<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) Maharashtra
    B) Gujarat
    C) Andhra Pradesh
    D) Punjab
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> was the first state created on linguistic basis (1953).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14. Which Commission recommended reorganization of states on linguistic basis?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Sarkaria Commission
    B) States Reorganisation Commission (1953)
    C) Mandal Commission
    D) Punchhi Commission
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> States Reorganisation Commission (1953)<\/strong> under Fazl Ali recommended linguistic reorganization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    15. How many new states were created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) 10
    B) 12
    C) 14 states and 6 UTs
    D) 20
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> The Act reorganized India into 14 states and 6 Union Territories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    16. Goa became a full-fledged state in which year?<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) 1961
    B) 1975
    C) 1987
    D) 1992<\/strong>
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Goa was liberated in 1961<\/strong> from Portuguese but became state in 1987<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    17. Which state was formed in 1963 after separation from Assam?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Mizoram
    B) Nagaland
    C) Meghalaya
    D) Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Nagaland<\/strong> was created in 1963<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    18. Which Indian state was created in 1972?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Sikkim
    B) Meghalaya
    C) Goa
    D) Jharkhand
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Meghalaya<\/strong> became a full-fledged state in 1972.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    19. Sikkim was made the 22nd state of India in:
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1972
    B) 1975
    C) 1980
    D) 1987
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Sikkim<\/strong> became the 22nd state of India in 1975<\/strong> (36th Amendment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    20. Which three new states were created in 2000?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh
    B) Jharkhand, Telangana, Chhattisgarh
    C) Uttarakhand, Goa, Mizoram
    D) Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 2000, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh<\/strong> were formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    21. Telangana was formed as the 29th state of India in:
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 2000
    B) 2012
    C) 2014
    D) 2016
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Telangana<\/strong> was created in 2014<\/strong> by bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    22. Which territory was merged with India in 1961 after liberation from Portuguese?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Pondicherry
    B) Goa, Daman and Diu
    C) Sikkim
    D) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Goa, Daman and Diu<\/strong> were liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    23. The territory of Pondicherry was acquired by India from:
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) British
    B) French
    C) Portuguese
    D) Dutch
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Pondicherry was a French settlement; merged with India in 1962.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    24. Dadra and Nagar Haveli were liberated from Portuguese rule in:<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) 1947
    B) 1954
    C) 1961
    D) 1975
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Dadra and Nagar Haveli were liberated from Portuguese in 1954<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    25. In 2019, which two Union Territories were merged to form a single UT?<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
    B) Lakshadweep & Andaman
    C) Chandigarh & Puducherry
    D) Ladakh & Jammu & Kashmir
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu<\/strong> were merged in 2019 to form one UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    26. Which constitutional amendment created the state of Jharkhand?<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) 85th Amendment
    B) 86th Amendment
    C) 89th Amendment
    D) 91st Amendment
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> 89th Constitutional Amendment Act (2000)<\/strong> led to the creation of Jharkhand<\/strong> from Bihar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    27. Which amendment created the state of Chhattisgarh?<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) 84th Amendment
    B) 86th Amendment
    C) 87th Amendment
    D) 88th Amendment
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> 88th Constitutional Amendment Act (2000)<\/strong> created Chhattisgarh<\/strong> from Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    28. Uttarakhand (earlier Uttaranchal) was created through which amendment?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 85th Amendment
    B) 86th Amendment
    C) 87th Amendment
    D) 88th Amendment
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> 86th Constitutional Amendment Act (2000)<\/strong> created Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand)<\/strong> from UP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    29. Which constitutional amendment created Telangana in 2014?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 95th Amendment
    B) 98th Amendment
    C) 100th Amendment
    D) None (simple Act of Parliament)
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Telangana was created through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014<\/strong>, not a constitutional amendment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    30. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for laws to admit new states?<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 4
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 2<\/strong> \u2013 Parliament may admit new states into the Union or establish new states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    31. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the alteration of the boundaries of states?<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) Article 2
    B) Article 3
    C) Article 4
    D) Article 368
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> empowers Parliament to form new states or alter boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    32. Which one of the following Union Territories was upgraded to a state in 1972?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Mizoram
    B) Arunachal Pradesh
    C) Manipur
    D) Tripura
    Answer:<\/strong> C & D (both)
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 1972, Manipur and Tripura<\/strong> became full-fledged states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    33. Which state was formerly known as NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency)?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagaland
    B) Meghalaya
    C) Arunachal Pradesh
    D) Manipur
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> NEFA was renamed Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong> and became a state in 1987.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    34. Which Article states that laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not amendments to the Constitution?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 3
    C) Article 4
    D) Article 368
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 4(2)<\/strong> declares such laws as ordinary, not constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    35. Which territory was the last to join the Indian Union?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Pondicherry
    B) Goa
    C) Sikkim
    D) Telangana
    Answer:<\/strong> D (as state), C (as territory)
    Explanation:<\/strong> Telangana (2014)<\/strong> is the latest state<\/strong>, while Sikkim (1975)<\/strong> was the last foreign territory to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    36. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence in:<\/mark><\/strong>
    A) 2014
    B) 2017
    C) 2019
    D) 2020
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 2019<\/strong>, Article 370 was abrogated and J&K was reorganised into 2 UTs (J&K and Ladakh)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    37. Which Act created the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act\\
    B) Reorganisation of States Act
    C) Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
    D) Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019<\/strong> created two UTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    38. Which state has the special provision of protecting land rights under Article 371A?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Assam
    B) Nagaland
    C) Mizoram
    D) Manipur
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Nagaland (Article 371A)<\/strong> protects customary laws and land rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    39. Which Article deals with acquisition of new territories by India?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 4
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1(3)(c) states that India\u2019s territory includes any territory acquired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    40. In 1956, how many Union Territories were created under the States Reorganisation Act?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 4
    B) 5
    C) 6
    D) 7
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 1956<\/strong>, 6 UTs<\/strong> were created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    41. Which Indian state was earlier known as Uttaranchal?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Himachal Pradesh
    B) Uttarakhand
    <\/strong>C) Jharkhand
    D) Chhattisgarh
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Uttaranchal<\/strong> was renamed Uttarakhand<\/strong> in 2007<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    42. Which state was earlier called the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Assam
    B) Nagaland
    C) Arunachal Pradesh
    D) Meghalaya
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> NEFA became Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong> in 1987.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    43. Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Ladakh
    B) Chandigarh
    C) Sikkim
    D) Lakshadweep
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Sikkim is a state<\/strong>, not a Union Territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    44. Which of the following states was formed entirely from another single state?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Telangana
    B) Jharkhand
    C) Chhattisgarh
    D) All of the above
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Telangana (from AP), Jharkhand (from Bihar), Chhattisgarh (from MP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    45. Which state was formed after bifurcation of Bombay State in 1960?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Gujarat and Maharashtra
    B) Gujarat and Goa
    C) Maharashtra and Karnataka
    D) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 1960, Bombay State split into Maharashtra and Gujarat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    46. Which state was created by the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Haryana
    B) Himachal Pradesh
    C) Chandigarh
    D) All of the above
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Punjab Reorganisation Act created Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (UT then), and Chandigarh UT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    47. Which Article empowers Parliament to change the name of a state?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 4
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> gives power to alter state names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    48. Before 1956, states in India were classified into how many categories?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 2
    B) 3
    C) 4
    D) 5
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Before 1956, states were divided into Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D states.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    49. Which Committee recommended the creation of linguistic provinces before independence?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Nehru Committee
    B) JVP Committee (1948)
    C) States Reorganisation Commission
    D) Mandal Commission
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> The JVP Committee (Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pattabhi Sitaramayya)<\/strong> rejected linguistic reorganisation initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    50. The first linguistic state of India was formed on the demand of which leader\u2019s fast unto death?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Gandhiji
    B) Potti Sriramulu
    C) Subhash Chandra Bose
    D) C. Rajagopalachari
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Potti Sriramulu<\/strong>\u2019s fast led to creation of Andhra State in 1953<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    51. The Union of India consists of how many states at present (2025)?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 28
    B) 29
    C) 30
    D) 27
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> As of 2025, India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories<\/strong> after Telangana\u2019s creation in 2014 and J&K reorganisation in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    52. How many Union Territories does India have as of 2025?<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) 7
    B) 8
    C) 9
    D) 10
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Presently, there are 8 Union Territories<\/strong> \u2013 Andaman & Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, Delhi, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    53. Which Article gives Parliament exclusive power to admit or establish new states?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 368
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 2<\/strong> \u2192 Admission or establishment of new states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    54. Which Article gives Parliament the power to alter boundaries, areas, or names of states?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 4
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> empowers Parliament to alter boundaries of existing states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    55. Which Article makes it clear that laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not constitutional amendments?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 3
    C) Article 4
    D) Article 368
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 4<\/strong> states that such laws are ordinary laws, not amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    56. Which one among the following is the smallest Union Territory of India?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Daman & Diu
    B) Chandigarh
    C) Lakshadweep
    D) Puducherry
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Lakshadweep<\/strong> (32 sq. km) is the smallest UT of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    57. Which is the largest Union Territory of India (by area)?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Jammu & Kashmir
    B) Ladakh
    C) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
    D) Delhi
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Ladakh<\/strong> is the largest UT (59,000+ sq km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    58. Which Indian state shares boundaries with the maximum number of states?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Bihar
    D) Rajasthan
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 9 states.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    59. Which state has the longest international border in India?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajasthan
    B) West Bengal
    C) Punjab
    D) Uttar Pradesh
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> West Bengal<\/strong> shares the longest international border (~2,216 km, mostly with Bangladesh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    60. Which state has the longest coastline in India?<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Andhra Pradesh
    C) Gujarat
    D) Kerala
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Gujarat (1,600+ km)<\/strong> has the longest coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    61. Which Union Territory has a legislative assembly?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Delhi only
    B) Puducherry only
    C) Delhi & Puducherry
    D) Delhi, Puducherry & J&K
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Delhi, Puducherry, and J&K<\/strong> have legislative assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    62. Which state was earlier known as Mysore?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Karnataka
    C) Kerala
    D) Andhra Pradesh
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Mysore was renamed Karnataka in 1973.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    63. Which state was earlier called Madras State?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Andhra Pradesh
    B) Karnataka
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Kerala
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    64. Which state was earlier called Orissa?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Odisha
    B) Bihar
    C) Jharkhand
    D) Chhattisgarh
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Orissa was renamed Odisha in 2011.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    65. Which state was earlier called Uttaranchal?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Uttarakhand
    B) Himachal Pradesh
    C) Jharkhand
    D) Chhattisgarh
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Uttaranchal renamed Uttarakhand in 2007.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    66. Which Union Territory was formed by merging Dadra & Nagar Haveli with Daman & Diu in 2020?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Chandigarh
    B) Puducherry
    C) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
    D) Lakshadweep
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Merger happened on 26th January 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    67. Which constitutional amendment incorporated Sikkim as the 22nd state of India?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 35th Amendment (1974)
    B) 36th Amendment (1975)
    C) 37th Amendment (1975)
    D) 38th Amendment (1976)
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> 36th Amendment Act (1975)<\/strong> \u2192 Sikkim became the 22nd state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    68. Which Article inserted special provisions for Sikkim?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 370
    B) Article 371
    C) Article 371F
    D) Article 372
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 371F<\/strong> was inserted for Sikkim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    69. Goa became a full-fledged state of India in which year?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1961
    B) 1971
    C) 1987
    D) 1992
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Goa was liberated in 1961<\/strong>, UT till 1987<\/strong>, and became a state in 1987<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    70. Which Portuguese colony was merged with India in 1961?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Goa
    B) Daman
    C) Diu
    D) All of the above
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Goa, Daman, and Diu<\/strong> were liberated from Portugal in 1961<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    71. Which French colonies were merged into India to form Puducherry?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Pondicherry
    B) Karaikal
    C) Mah\u00e9 & Yanam
    D) All of the above
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> French settlements \u2192 Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mah\u00e9, Yanam<\/strong> = present Puducherry UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    72. Which British province was divided to form West Bengal and East Pakistan in 1947?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Punjab
    B) Bengal
    C) Assam
    D) Sindh
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Partition of Bengal (1947)<\/strong> created West Bengal (India) & East Pakistan (later Bangladesh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    73. Which state was bifurcated to form Nagaland in 1963?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Assam
    B) Manipur
    C) Arunachal Pradesh
    D) Tripura
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Nagaland was carved out of Assam in 1963.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    74. Which state was carved out of Assam in 1972?<\/strong>
    <\/mark>A) Meghalaya
    B) Nagaland
    C) Mizoram
    D) Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Meghalaya was separated from Assam in 1972.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    75. Which two states were created in 1972?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Manipur and Mizoram
    B) Manipur and Tripura
    C) Tripura and Meghalaya
    D) Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 1972, Manipur and Tripura<\/strong> became full-fledged states, while Meghalaya was also formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    76. Which state was carved out of Assam in 1987?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Mizoram
    B) Arunachal Pradesh
    C) Nagaland
    D) Tripura
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Mizoram became a full-fledged state in 1987.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    77. Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state in which year?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1972
    B) 1975
    C) 1987
    D) 1990
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Arunachal Pradesh was granted statehood on 20 February 1987.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    78. Which state is called the “Land of Rising Sun” in India?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Mizoram
    B) Arunachal Pradesh
    C) Nagaland
    D) Sikkim
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong> is the easternmost state, hence the \u201cLand of Rising Sun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    79. Which state was formed in the year 2000 along with Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Uttarakhand
    B) Haryana
    C) Goa
    D) Telangana
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 2000, Uttarakhand (then Uttaranchal)<\/strong>, Chhattisgarh<\/strong>, and Jharkhand<\/strong> were formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    80. Chhattisgarh was carved out of which state?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Bihar
    D) Odisha
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Chhattisgarh<\/strong> was created from Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> in 2000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    81. Jharkhand was carved out of which state?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Bihar
    B) Odisha
    C) Madhya Pradesh
    D) West Bengal
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    82. Telangana was carved out of which state?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Andhra Pradesh
    B) Karnataka
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Odisha
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Telangana was created from Andhra Pradesh in 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    83. What was the number of states in India after the formation of Telangana in 2014?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 27
    B) 28
    C) 29
    D) 30
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> After Telangana\u2019s creation in 2014, India had 29 states<\/strong> (later reduced to 28 after J&K reorganisation in 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    84. Jammu & Kashmir was reorganised into how many Union Territories in 2019?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1
    B) 2
    C) 3
    D) 4
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 2019<\/strong>, J&K was bifurcated into UT of Jammu & Kashmir<\/strong> and UT of Ladakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    85. Which Article dealt with the special status of Jammu & Kashmir before abrogation in 2019?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 368
    B) Article 371
    C) Article 370
    D) Article 371F
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 370<\/strong> provided special status to J&K (removed in 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    86. Which Article provided special provisions for 12 states including Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Goa, etc.?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 368
    B) Article 371
    C) Article 371A\u2013J
    D) Both B and C
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 371 & 371A\u2013J<\/strong> \u2192 special provisions for different states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    87. The First Schedule of the Constitution contains:
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) List of states and UTs
    B) Division of powers
    C) Fundamental Rights
    D) Emergency provisions
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> First Schedule lists states, UTs, and their territories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    88. How many parts and schedules did the Constitution originally have?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 22 parts, 8 schedules
    B) 22 parts, 10 schedules
    C) 20 parts, 8 schedules
    D) 18 parts, 7 schedules
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Original Constitution had 22 parts & 8 schedules<\/strong> (now 25 parts & 12 schedules).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    89. Which schedule deals with the Union and State lists?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) First
    B) Second
    C) Seventh
    D) Tenth
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Seventh Schedule<\/strong> \u2192 division of powers between Union & States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    90. Which state was created first on a linguistic basis in India?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Maharashtra
    B) Andhra Pradesh
    C) Gujarat
    D) Punjab
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Andhra Pradesh (1953)<\/strong> was the first linguistic state (from Madras state).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    91. Which commission recommended the reorganisation of states on linguistic basis?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajamannar Commission
    B) Sarkaria Commission
    C) States Reorganisation Commission
    D) Mandal Commission
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> States Reorganisation Commission (1953\u201355)<\/strong> recommended linguistic states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    92. Which year is known as the year of “States Reorganisation”?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1947
    B) 1956
    C) 1972
    D) 1987
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> 1956 \u2192 States Reorganisation Act<\/strong>, creating linguistic states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    93. Bombay State was bifurcated into Maharashtra & Gujarat in which year?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1956
    B) 1960
    C) 1962
    D) 1965
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 1960<\/strong>, Bombay was split into Maharashtra & Gujarat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    94. Haryana was carved out of Punjab in which year?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1956
    B) 1960
    C) 1966
    D) 1972
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Haryana was created in 1966.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    95. Chandigarh became a Union Territory in which year?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) 1956
    B) 1966
    C) 1971
    D) 1987
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> In 1966<\/strong>, Chandigarh was made a Union Territory and capital of Punjab & Haryana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    96. Which Article empowers Parliament to reorganise states without constitutional amendment?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 2
    B) Article 3
    C) Article 4
    D) Both B & C
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 3 & 4<\/strong> empower Parliament for state reorganisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    97. Which UT is unique for having its official language as French along with regional languages?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Puducherry
    B) Chandigarh
    C) Lakshadweep
    D) Delhi
    Answer:<\/strong> A
    Explanation:<\/strong> Puducherry<\/strong> \u2192 French is still used officially due to colonial history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    98. Which state was created after the Bodo movement?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagaland
    B) Mizoram
    C) Meghalaya
    D) Assam (Bodoland demand still pending)
    Answer:<\/strong> D
    Explanation:<\/strong> Bodoland demand<\/strong> led to Bodoland Territorial Council, but not yet a full state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    99. Which Article allows alteration of names of states?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 1
    B) Article 2
    C) Article 3
    D) Article 370
    Answer:<\/strong> C
    Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> includes power to alter names of states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    100. The reorganisation of states in India mainly followed which principle?
    <\/mark><\/strong>A) Religious
    B) Linguistic & Administrative convenience
    C) Economic
    D) Ethnic
    Answer:<\/strong> B
    Explanation:<\/strong> Linguistic principle<\/strong> was the main basis, along with administrative convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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