Union and its Territory UPSC Questions

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Union and its Territory MCQ Questions


13.
Which commission was formed in 1953 to recommend reorganization of states on linguistic basis?
A.
Fazl Ali Commission
B.
JVP Committee
C.
Sarkaria Commission
D.
Dhar Commission
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ANSWER :
D. Dhar Commission
14.
Which of the following was the first linguistic state created in India?
A.
Kerala
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
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ANSWER :
B. Andhra Pradesh
15.
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?
1. People's participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization
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UPSC - 2015

A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
2 and 4 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
16.
Which constitutional amendment created the union territory of Puducherry?
A.
10th Amendment
B.
12th Amendment
C.
14th Amendment
D.
15th Amendment
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ANSWER :
C. 14th Amendment
17.
Which Act reorganized states extensively in 1956?
A.
Reorganization of States Act
B.
States Unification Act
C.
States Reorganisation Act
D.
Federal Realignment Act
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ANSWER :
C. States Reorganisation Act
18.
Which article states that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not amendments under Article 368?
A.
Article 2
B.
Article 3
C.
Article 4
D.
Article 368
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ANSWER :
C. Article 4