Union and its Territory UPSC Questions

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Union and its Territory MCQ Questions


1.
What does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describe India as?
A.
Federation of States
B.
Confederation of States
C.
Union of States
D.
Association of States
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ANSWER :
C. Union of States
2.
Why did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar prefer the term 'Union of States' over 'Federation of States'?
A.
Due to historical reasons
B.
Because states are formed through mutual agreement
C.
To emphasize indestructibility and lack of secession rights
D.
To provide autonomy to states
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ANSWER :
C. To emphasize indestructibility and lack of secession rights
3.
How many categories can the territory of India be classified into according to Article 1?
A.
Two
B.
Three
C.
Four
D.
Five
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ANSWER :
B. Three
4.
The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

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A.
protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
B.
determine the boundaries between States
C.
determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
D.
protect the interests of all the border States
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ANSWER :
A. protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
5.
Which Article gives Parliament the power to admit or establish new states?
A.
Article 1
B.
Article 2
C.
Article 3
D.
Article 4
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ANSWER :
B. Article 2
6.
Consider the following statements:
1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only