Q: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of states”. In which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution the statement is enshrined?
1. Article 1
2. Article 2
3. Article 3
4. Article 14
Q. In which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution the names of all the states and Union Territories are mentioned?
1. Schedule I
2. Schedule IV
3. Schedule V
4. Schedule VI
Q. who of the following may by law admits the new states into the Union of India?
1. The President
2. The Prime Minister
3. The Cabinet
4. The Parliament
Q: Who of the following is empowered to create a new state?
1. The President
2. The Prime Minister
3. The Cabinet
4. The Parliament
Q. Which of the following has/have been admitted into the Union of India after the commencement of the Constitution?
A. Goa, Daman and Diu
B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C. Pondicherry, karaikal, Mahe and Yanam
D. Sikkim
Chose the correct answer:
1. A, B and C
2. B, C and D
3. A, C and D
4. A, B, C and D
Q: Who of the following is empowered to alter the name of an existing state?
1. The parliament
2. The President
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Cabinet
Q: Who of the following authorities’ prior recommendation is mandatory for the presentation of a bill in the Parliament that is meant for the creation of a new state?
1. The President
2. The Vice President
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Home Minister
Q: Which of the following statements is/are true with reference to the formation of new states?
A. The bill must be first introduced in the Lok Sabha
B. The bill must be passed with the special majority in both the houses of the Parliament
C. The President of India is bound by the opinion that is expressed by the concerned state legislature
D. This is an amendment of the Constitution under the provisions of Article 368.
Chose the correct answer:
1. A, B and C
2. A, B, C and D
3. C only
4. None
Q: The name of the country as referred to in the Constitution of India is
1. India
2. Bharat
3. Hindustan
4. Both 1 and 2
Q: Which of the following schedules is amended if a new state is created?
1. Schedule I
2. Schedule II
3. Schedule III
4. Schedule IV