| #4401 |
What does Article 3 deal with? |
Formation or alteration of states |
| #4402 |
What does Article 2 deal with? |
Admission or establishment of new states |
| #4403 |
Does the concerned state legislature have the power to veto changes to its boundaries? |
No, it can only express its views |
| #4404 |
Is the President’s recommendation required for introducing a Bill under Article 3? |
Yes, mandatory |
| #4405 |
Can Parliament change the name of a state? |
Yes, under Article 3 |
| #4406 |
Under which article can Parliament create new states? |
Article 2 and Article 3 |
| #4407 |
Who has the power to alter state boundaries? |
Parliament |
| #4408 |
Who has the power to form a new state? |
Parliament |
| #4409 |
Can states secede from the Union? |
No, states cannot secede |
| #4410 |
Why is the term “Union” used instead of “Federation”? |
To indicate India is an indestructible union of destructible states |
| #4411 |
What does Article 1 say about the territory of India? |
It includes States, Union Territories, and acquired territories |
| #4412 |
What does Article 1 describe India as? |
A Union of States |
| #4413 |
How many schedules did the original Constitution contain? |
8 Schedules |
| #4414 |
How many articles did the original Constitution contain? |
395 Articles |
| #4415 |
What kind of structure does the Constitution establish for the Union and States? |
Federal structure with a strong Centre |
| #4416 |
Which case reaffirmed the Preamble as part of the Constitution? |
Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973) |
| #4417 |
Which case described the Preamble as the “key to the Constitution”? |
Berubari Case (1960) |
| #4418 |
Which committee finalized the wording of the Preamble? |
Drafting Committee under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| #4419 |
Which amendment described the Preamble as the “identity card of the Constitution”? |
The 42nd Amendment’s debates referred to it this way |
| #4420 |
What does “Fraternity” in the Preamble aim to promote? |
Brotherhood and unity among citizens |
| #4421 |
What does “Equality” in the Preamble refer to? |
Equal status and opportunities for all |
| #4422 |
What does “Liberty” in the Preamble refer to? |
Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship |
| #4423 |
What does “Republic” signify? |
Head of the state is elected, not hereditary |
| #4424 |
What does “Democratic” signify in the Constitution? |
Government is elected by the people |
| #4425 |
What does “Secular” mean in the Indian context? |
Equal treatment of all religions by the state |