| #4926 |
How many articles are there in Part I? |
Articles 1 to 4 |
| #4927 |
Which part of the Constitution deals with Union and its Territory? |
Part I |
| #4928 |
What is the significance of Article 4? |
Laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not constitutional amendments |
| #4929 |
What does Article 2 empower Parliament to do regarding new states? |
Admit or establish new states into the Union |
| #4930 |
Does the state legislature’s opinion bind Parliament under Article 3? |
No, it is not binding |
| #4931 |
What is required before introducing a Bill under Article 3? |
Prior recommendation of the President |
| #4932 |
Is the consent of the concerned state necessary for altering boundaries? |
No, only the President seeks the state’s opinion |
| #4933 |
Can Parliament change the name of any state? |
Yes, under Article 3 |
| #4934 |
Can Parliament alter the boundary of any state? |
Yes, under Article 3 |
| #4935 |
Can Parliament diminish the area of any state? |
Yes, under Article 3 |
| #4936 |
Can Parliament increase the area of any state? |
Yes, under Article 3 |
| #4937 |
Why is India called an indestructible Union? |
Because states do not have the right to secede from the Union |
| #4938 |
Which Article gives Parliament power over Union Territories? |
Article 239 |
| #4939 |
What does the term “acquired territory” mean? |
Territory acquired from foreign states |
| #4940 |
Which UTs were reorganized from the state of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019? |
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh |
| #4941 |
Which state was reorganized to create Chhattisgarh? |
Madhya Pradesh (2000) |
| #4942 |
Which state was reorganized to create Uttarakhand? |
Uttar Pradesh (2000) |
| #4943 |
Which state was reorganized to create Jharkhand? |
Bihar (2000) |
| #4944 |
Which state was bifurcated to create Telangana? |
Andhra Pradesh (2014) |
| #4945 |
Which two UTs were merged in 2020? |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| #4946 |
How many states and union territories exist today? |
28 States and 8 Union Territories |
| #4947 |
Which was the first linguistic state in India? |
Andhra Pradesh (1953) |
| #4948 |
What commission recommended linguistic reorganisation? |
Fazl Ali Commission (1953) |
| #4949 |
Which act reorganized states on a linguistic basis? |
States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| #4950 |
What does Article 4 state? |
Laws under Articles 2 and 3 are not considered constitutional amendments |