Q1: Statement 1: Article 1 of the Indian Constitution defines India as a Union of States.
Statement 2: The territory of India includes only the territories of the States.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (b)
Article 1 defines India as a Union of States, but the territory of India includes the territories of the States, the Union territories, and any other territories that may be acquired.
Q2: Article 2 of the Constitution provides the Parliament with the power to admit or establish new States into the Union.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (a)
Article 2 grants the Parliament the power to admit into the Union new states and to establish new states.
Q3: Match the following Articles with their descriptions:
Articles:
I. Article 1
II. Article 2
III. Article 3
IV. Article 4
Descriptions:
A. Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.
B. Name and territory of the Union.
C. Admission or establishment of new States.
D. Laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.
(a) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
(d) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
Ans: (a)
Each Article corresponds correctly to its description as per the Indian Constitution.
Q4: Statement 1: The creation of Andhra state in 1953 was based on linguistic factors.
Statement 2: The JVP Committee recommended the reorganization of states based on linguistic factors.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (b)
Andhra state was indeed the first linguistic state created in 1953, but the JVP Committee formally rejected language as the basis for reorganization of states.
Q5: Statement 1: Article 3 allows for the formation of new states and alteration of existing states without the need for a Constitutional amendment.
Statement 2: The President must seek the views of the state legislature concerned before such changes are made.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (a)
Article 3 allows for such changes, but it requires the President to refer the bill to the concerned state legislature for their views.
Q6: Assertion (A): The Dhar Commission was set up to examine the feasibility of reorganizing states on a linguistic basis.
Reason (R): There was significant demand from different regions, especially South India, for linguistic reorganization.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The Dhar Commission was indeed appointed to look into linguistic reorganization due to the demands from various regions.
Q7: Statement 1: Article 4 declares that laws made for admission or establishment of new states under Article 2 and formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states under Article 3 are considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.
Statement 2: Such laws require a simple majority and follow the ordinary legislative process.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
Article 4 states that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not to be considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368, and such laws require only a simple majority.
Q8: Statement 1: The Fazl Ali Commission identified linguistic and cultural homogeneity as one of the major factors for the reorganization of states.
Statement 2: The Fazl Ali Commission exclusively focused on linguistic factors for state reorganization.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (b)
The Fazl Ali Commission did consider linguistic and cultural homogeneity, but it also considered other factors such as financial, economic, and administrative considerations.
Q9: Sequence the following events in chronological order:
1. Appointment of the Fazl Ali Commission
2. Creation of Andhra State
3. Report of the Dhar Commission
4. Report of the JVP Committee
(a) 3, 4, 2, 1
(b) 4, 3, A, 2
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Ans: (a)
The Dhar Commission's report came first in 1948, followed by the JVP Committee's report in 1949, then the creation of Andhra State in 1953, and finally the appointment of the Fazl Ali Commission in 1953.
Q10: Assertion (A): Article 2 and Article 3 of the Indian Constitution deal with the formation of new states and the alteration of existing states.
Reason (R): These provisions were frequently invoked for the formation of states like Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Telangana.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
Articles 2 and 3 indeed deal with the formation of new states and alterations to existing states. These articles were used for the formation of states like Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Telangana, making the reason a correct explanation for the assertion.
Q11: Statement 1: The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, was primarily based on the recommendations of the Fazl Ali Commission.
Statement 2: The Act led to the reorganization of states on linguistic lines.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (a)
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, was indeed based on the recommendations of the Fazl Ali Commission and resulted in the reorganization of states on linguistic lines.
Q12: Statement 1: Article 3 of the Indian Constitution allows the Parliament to alter the boundaries of any state without the state's consent.
Statement 2: The President's recommendation is mandatory before introducing a bill for this purpose in the Parliament.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (a)
Article 3 allows Parliament to alter state boundaries without the state's consent but requires the President's recommendation before introducing such a bill.
Q13: Match the following Committees/Commissions with their recommendations:
Committees/Commissions:
I. Dhar Commission
II. JVP Committee
III. Fazl Ali Commission
Recommendations:
A. Rejected language as the basis for reorganization of states.
B. Recommended reorganization of states on administrative convenience.
C. Considered linguistic and cultural homogeneity among other factors for state reorganization.
(a) I-B, II-A, III-C
(b) I-C, II-B, III-A
(c) I-A, II-C, III-B
(d) I-B, II-C, III-A
Ans: (a)
The Dhar Commission recommended state reorganization based on administrative convenience, the JVP Committee rejected language as the basis, and the Fazl Ali Commission considered linguistic and cultural homogeneity among other factors.
Q14: Statement 1: A bill for the formation of new states or alteration of state boundaries under Article 3 must be passed by a special majority in the Parliament.
Statement 2: Article 4 clarifies that such laws are not considered amendments to the Constitution under Article 368.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
Bills under Article 3 can be passed by a simple majority, not a special majority. Article 4 states that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not amendments under Article 368.
Q15: The President's decision is binding and final regarding the acceptance or rejection of the state legislature's views on a bill under Article 3.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (a)
The President (or Parliament) is not bound by the views of the state legislature and may accept or reject them, making the President's decision final in this context.
Q16: Statement 1: Article 2 deals with the diminishment of areas of existing states.
Statement 2: Article 3 allows for the increase in the area of any State.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
Article 2 deals with the admission or establishment of new states, not the diminishment of areas of existing states. Article 3 allows for the increase, decrease, or alteration of state boundaries.
Q17: Assertion (A): The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 resulted in a major reorganization of Indian states.
Reason (R): This Act was based on the recommendations of the Dhar Commission.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (c)
While the Act led to a major reorganization of states, it was based on the recommendations of the Fazl Ali Commission, not the Dhar Commission.
Q18: Statement 1: The formation of the state of Telangana is an example of the application of Article 2.
Statement 2: Article 3 was invoked for the creation of states like Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Uttarakhand.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
The formation of Telangana is an example of the application of Article 3. Article 3 was indeed used for the creation of states like Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Uttarakhand.
Q19: Statement 1: The President must always abide by the state legislature's views while recommending a bill under Article 3.
Statement 2: The Parliament is not bound to accept the amendments proposed by the state legislature concerning a bill under Article 3.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
The President is not bound by the views of the state legislature, but Parliament is not required to accept the state legislature's proposed amendments.
Q20: Assertion (A): Article 4 of the Indian Constitution facilitates the process of state reorganization by simplifying the legislative procedure.
Reason (R): Laws made under Articles 2 and 3 do not require amendment under Article 368 and can be passed with a simple majority.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
Article 4 eases the legislative process for state reorganization by declaring that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not considered amendments under Article 368, hence requiring only a simple majority for passage.
