Unique Academic Board Solutions for Chapter: The Union and its Territory (Part I), Exercise 1: Self-Evaluation Test

Consider the following statements regarding reorganization of the states:

1. An Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign country by an executive action.

2. A boundary dispute settlement between India and another country does not require constitutional amendment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about linguistic reorganization of states:

1. Dhar Commission recommended the reorganization of the states mainly on Administrative convenience.

2. JVP Committee accepted language as the basis for reorganization of the states.

3. Fazal Ali Commission rejected one language one state theory.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Which of the following factors was/were taken into account in reorganization of states?

1. Linguistic and cultural homogeneity

2. Planning and promotion of welfare of the people in each state

3. Geographical contiguity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

In 1974, Sikkim was given the status of "Associate State'. What does the term "Associate State" denotes?

In 1955, the State Reorganisation Commission recommended the constitution of:

1. Indian Service of Engineers

2. Indian Forest Service

3. Indian Medical and Health Service

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following.

1. Formation of new States.

2. Alteration of the areas.

3. Changing of state's name

For which of the above, the bill must be passed in Parliament with two-third majority?

Consider the following statements.

1. The Union Territories are centrally administered areas, to be governed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2. Every Union territories must have its own legislature created by the Parliament according to the provisions of the constitution.

Which of the above is/are correct?