Union and its Territory UPSC Questions

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Union and its Territory MCQ Questions


7.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new states or alteration of areas?
A.
Article 2
B.
Article 3
C.
Article 4
D.
Article 5
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ANSWER :
B. Article 3
8.
Which of the following is NOT a condition under Article 3 for altering the boundaries of states?
A.
Bill introduced with President's recommendation
B.
Consent of all affected states
C.
President refers bill to state legislature
D.
Parliament not bound by views of state legislature
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ANSWER :
B. Consent of all affected states
9.
Which constitutional amendment was passed to transfer the Berubari Union to Pakistan?
A.
7th Amendment
B.
36th Amendment
C.
9th Amendment
D.
15th Amendment
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ANSWER :
C. 9th Amendment
10.
What was the purpose of the 100th Constitutional Amendment Act (2015)?
A.
Creation of new states
B.
Settlement of boundary with Nepal
C.
Territorial exchange with Bangladesh
D.
Reorganisation of North-East India
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ANSWER :
C. Territorial exchange with Bangladesh
11.
How many states and union territories existed in India as of 2019?
A.
29 states and 7 UTs
B.
28 states and 9 UTs
C.
27 states and 8 UTs
D.
30 states and 10 UTs
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ANSWER :
B. 28 states and 9 UTs
12.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UPSC - 2015

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