The question asks for the specific term used in Article 1 of the Indian Constitution to describe India. This requires direct knowledge of the constitutional text.
Correct Option: C) Union of States
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution clearly states, "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States." This phrase signifies that the Indian federation is not a result of an agreement among the states, and the states have no right to secede from the federation. It emphasizes the indestructible nature of the Indian Union.
The question asks why Dr. B.R. Ambedkar preferred the term 'Union of States' over 'Federation of States' for India. This choice reflects a fundamental aspect of the Indian constitutional structure as envisioned by the framers. We need to understand the implications of each term in the context of a federal system.
Correct Option: C) To emphasize indestructibility and lack of secession rights
The question asks about the classification of the territory of India as per Article 1 of the Indian Constitution. To answer this, we need to recall the specific provisions of Article 1, which defines India's name and territory.
B) Three - Article 1(3) of the Indian Constitution clearly categorizes the territory of India into three types: territories of the States, Union Territories, and acquired territories.
UPSC - 2015
The question asks about the purpose of the Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Indian Constitution. To answer this, one needs to recall the specific provisions and objectives associated with these schedules.
A) The Fifth Schedule provides for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas in these four specific northeastern states. Both schedules are specifically designed to safeguard the rights, culture, and land of tribal communities, thereby protecting the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
The question asks about the specific Article in the Indian Constitution that grants Parliament the authority to admit or establish new states. Understanding the provisions related to the Union and its territory is key to answering this question.
B) Article 2 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to admit into the Union, or establish, new states on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. This article primarily deals with the admission of states that were not part of India previously, or the establishment of new states.
UPSC - 2016
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the membership and tenure of Panchayats. We need to determine which of these statements is/are correct based on the provisions of the Indian Constitution, specifically the 73rd Amendment Act.
B) 2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect as the minimum age for Panchayat membership is 21 years, not 25 years. Statement 2 is correct as a Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution serves only for the remainder of the original term.