Union & its Territories MCQ: North-Eastern Reorganisation Act, Bombay Bifurcation & Chandigarh

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The 18th Constitutional Amendment Act (1966) added two explanations to which Article?

   • A.Article 1
   • B.Article 2
   • C.Article 3✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Article 4

   Explanation: It clarified Article 3 to include Union Territories in the definition of 'State' for the purpose of formation of new states.

2. Q2.Which of the following states was NOT formed by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971?

   • A.Manipur
   • B.Tripura
   • C.Meghalaya
   • D.Arunachal Pradesh✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh was made a Union Territory by this Act (and later a state in 1987). Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya became states under this Act.

3. Q3.The bilingual state of Bombay consisted of Marathi speaking people and people speaking which other language?

   • A.Kannada
   • B.Gujarati✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Konkani
   • D.Hindi

   Explanation: It consisted of two distinct linguistic groups: Marathi-speaking and Gujarati-speaking people.

4. Q4.Which Article specifically empowers the Parliament to admit into the Union, or establish, new states?

   • A.Article 2✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Article 3 (a)
   • C.Article 3 (b)
   • D.Article 1

   Explanation: Article 2 relates to the admission or establishment of new states (states not previously part of India). Article 3 relates to internal adjustment.

5. Q5.In the 1950 classification, Andaman and Nicobar Islands were placed in which Part?

   • A.Part A
   • B.Part B
   • C.Part C
   • D.Part D✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: They were the sole territory in Part D.

6. Q6.Which Amendment Act provided for the formation of the 'Autonomous State' of Meghalaya?

   • A.22nd Constitutional Amendment✓ Correct Answer
   • B.24th Constitutional Amendment
   • C.13th Constitutional Amendment
   • D.21st Constitutional Amendment

   Explanation: The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1969) created Meghalaya as an autonomous state within Assam.

7. Q7.The 13th Constitutional Amendment Act (1962) gave the status of a state to which territory?

   • A.Nagaland✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Sikkim
   • C.Manipur
   • D.Assam

   Explanation: The 13th Amendment gave Nagaland the status of a state and made special provisions for it (Article 371A).

8. Q8.Who recommended the creation of the Union Territory of Chandigarh?

   • A.Fazl Ali Commission
   • B.JVP Committee
   • C.Shah Commission✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Dhar Commission

   Explanation: The Shah Commission (1966) recommended that the Hindi-speaking areas form Haryana and the hill areas join Himachal, while Chandigarh be made a UT.

9. Q9.Before becoming a state in 1971, Himachal Pradesh was a?

   • A.Part A State
   • B.Union Territory✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Associate State
   • D.Autonomous District

   Explanation: Himachal Pradesh was a Union Territory from 1956 until it became a state in 1971.

10. Q10.Which Article allows the Parliament to change the name of a state?

    • A.Article 2
    • B.Article 3✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 4
    • D.Article 368

    Explanation: Article 3(e) specifically authorizes Parliament to alter the name of any state.

11. Q11.Which of the following is NOT part of the 'Union of India' but is part of the 'Territory of India'?

    • A.Uttar Pradesh
    • B.Bihar
    • C.Delhi✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Kerala

    Explanation: Delhi is a Union Territory. The 'Union of India' consists only of states. The 'Territory of India' includes UTs.

12. Q12.Chronologically, which came first?

    • A.Formation of Andhra Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Formation of Gujarat
    • C.Formation of Haryana
    • D.Formation of Nagaland

    Explanation: Andhra (1953) -> Gujarat (1960) -> Nagaland (1963) -> Haryana (1966).

13. Q13.Under the exchange of enclaves with Bangladesh (100th Amendment), did India receive more territory or transfer more territory?

    • A.India received more land
    • B.India transferred more land✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Equal exchange
    • D.No land was transferred

    Explanation: India transferred 111 enclaves (approx 17,000 acres) to Bangladesh and received 51 enclaves (approx 7,000 acres) from Bangladesh. Thus, India transferred a net area.

14. Q14.The Instrument of Accession was the method used for the integration of which princely state?

    • A.Hyderabad
    • B.Junagarh
    • C.Kashmir✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Goa

    Explanation: The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession with India in October 1947.

15. Q15.In the original 1950 Constitution, how many states were there in Part C?

    • A.9
    • B.10✓ Correct Answer
    • C.8
    • D.6

    Explanation: There were 10 Part C states (former chief commissioner's provinces and some princely states).

16. Q16.Which of the following became the 25th state of India in 1987?

    • A.Mizoram
    • B.Arunachal Pradesh
    • C.Goa✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Sikkim

    Explanation: Mizoram was 23rd, Arunachal Pradesh was 24th, and Goa was the 25th state.

17. Q17.Article 4 states that no law made under Article 2 or 3 shall be deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of which Article?

    • A.Article 360
    • B.Article 368✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 352
    • D.Article 370

    Explanation: Article 4 specifically exempts these laws from the scope of Article 368 (Amendment of the Constitution).

18. Q18.Which Commission was appointed in 1948 by the Government of India to examine the feasibility of linguistic states?

    • A.Linguistic Provinces Commission (Dhar Commission)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.States Reorganisation Commission
    • C.Wanchoo Committee
    • D.Sarkaria Commission

    Explanation: The Linguistic Provinces Commission under S.K. Dhar was the first commission appointed in June 1948.

19. Q19.The territory of 'Puducherry' comprises of former French establishments. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

    • A.Mahe
    • B.Karaikal
    • C.Yanam
    • D.Chandernagore✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: While Chandernagore was a French territory, it was merged into West Bengal in 1954. Puducherry UT consists of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.

20. Q20.As per Article 1, India is a 'Union of States'. This implies that:

    • A.States share sovereignty with the Centre
    • B.The Union is a result of an agreement among states
    • C.States have no right to secede from the Union✓ Correct Answer
    • D.States are administrative units of the Central Government

    Explanation: As explained by Ambedkar, the phrase 'Union of States' implies that the country is an integral whole and divided into different states only for the convenience of administration, and states have no right to secede.