Princely states before independence were ruled by native princes but were subject to:

The paramountcy of the British Crown. Princely states were ruled by native princes but subject to the paramountcy (protection) of the British Crown.

In 1950, the Constitution contained a four-fold classification of states. How many states were there in all?

In 1950, there were Part A, B, C and D states — 29 in all.

The four-fold classification of states in 1950 was:

In 1950 the Constitution classified states into Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states.

The Dhar Commission (1948) is also known as:

The Dhar Commission (June 1948) was also called the Linguistic Provinces Commission, chaired by S.K. Dhar.

The Dhar Commission recommended reorganisation of states on the basis of:

The Dhar Commission recommended reorganisation on the basis of administrative convenience rather than language.

The members of the JVP Committee (1948) were:

JVP = Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya.

What was the view of the JVP Committee on language as the basis for reorganisation of states?

It rejected language as the basis. The JVP Committee (December 1948) also rejected language as the basis for reorganisation.

Which was the first linguistic state created in India?

Andhra State was created in October 1953 as the first linguistic state by separating Telugu-speaking areas from Madras state.

The death of whom after a 56-day hunger strike led to the creation of Andhra State?

After the death of Potti Sriramulu following a 56-day hunger strike, Andhra State was created in 1953.

Andhra State (1953) was created by separating Telugu-speaking areas from which state?

Andhra State was formed by separating the Telugu-speaking areas from Madras state.

The Fazl Ali Commission was formed in December 1953 and submitted its report in:

The Fazl Ali Commission was formed in December 1953 and submitted its report in September 1955.

Which commission broadly accepted language as the basis for reorganisation of states?

The Fazl Ali Commission broadly accepted language as the basis of reorganisation.

The Fazl Ali Commission suggested the creation of:

It suggested abolition of the four-fold classification and creation of 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories.

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 divided India into:

14 states and 6 union territories. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (with the 7th Amendment) divided India into 14 states and 6 UTs.

Which Constitutional Amendment was passed along with the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?

7th Amendment Act, 1956. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was passed along with the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956.

Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. JVP Committee 2. Fazl Ali Commission 3. Dhar Commission 4. Creation of Andhra State

3, 1, 4, 2. Dhar Commission (June 1948) → JVP Committee (Dec 1948) → Andhra State (Oct 1953) → Fazl Ali Commission (Dec 1953).

Consider the following statements: 1. Both the Dhar Commission and the JVP Committee rejected language as the basis of reorganisation. 2. The Fazl Ali Commission suggested retaining the four-fold classification of states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only. Statement 1 is correct. The Fazl Ali Commission suggested ABOLITION of the four-fold classification.

In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into:

Maharashtra and Gujarat. In 1960, Bombay was divided into Maharashtra (Marathi-speaking) and Gujarat (Gujarati-speaking).

Nagaland was formed in 1963 by taking which areas out of Assam?

Nagaland (1963) was formed by taking the Naga Hills and Tuensang area out of Assam.

Haryana was created in 1966 on the recommendation of which commission?

On the recommendation of the Shah Commission (1966), Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana and the UT of Chandigarh.

The bifurcation of Punjab in 1966 resulted in the creation of:

Haryana and the UT of Chandigarh. In 1966, Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Himachal Pradesh was elevated from a Union Territory to a full state in:

The UT of Himachal Pradesh was elevated to statehood in 1971 (18th state).

Which three states were created in 1972?

Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya. In 1972, the UTs of Manipur and Tripura and the sub-state of Meghalaya got statehood.

Before becoming a state in 1972, Meghalaya was a sub-state under:

Meghalaya was a sub-state under Assam before getting statehood in 1972.

Which Constitutional Amendment Act made Sikkim a full-fledged state of India?

36th Amendment Act, 1975. The 36th Amendment Act (1975) made Sikkim a full-fledged state (22nd state).

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Union and its Territory - Part 2 - Topic Guide and MCQs

Part of General Knowledge > Indian Polity - 25 questions, about 12.5 min, with an explanation after every answer.

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Princely states before independence were ruled by native princes but were subject to:
1. The League of Nations
2. The paramountcy of the British Crown
3. The Governor-General's Executive Council only
4. The authority of the Indian National Congress
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Answer: (B) The paramountcy of the British Crown

Explanation: Princely states were ruled by native princes but subject to the paramountcy (protection) of the British Crown.
In 1950, the Constitution contained a four-fold classification of states. How many states were there in all?
1. 27
2. 14
3. 29
4. 16
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Answer: (C) 29

Explanation: In 1950, there were Part A, B, C and D states — 29 in all.
The four-fold classification of states in 1950 was:
1. Category I, II, III and IV states
2. North, South, East and West zones
3. Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states
4. Provinces, princely states, UTs and agencies
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Answer: (C) Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states

Explanation: In 1950 the Constitution classified states into Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states.
The Dhar Commission (1948) is also known as:
1. States Reorganisation Commission
2. Shah Commission
3. JVP Committee
4. Linguistic Provinces Commission
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Answer: (D) Linguistic Provinces Commission

Explanation: The Dhar Commission (June 1948) was also called the Linguistic Provinces Commission, chaired by S.K. Dhar.
The Dhar Commission recommended reorganisation of states on the basis of:
1. Population size
2. Administrative convenience rather than language
3. Religion
4. Language alone
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Answer: (B) Administrative convenience rather than language

Explanation: The Dhar Commission recommended reorganisation on the basis of administrative convenience rather than language.
The members of the JVP Committee (1948) were:
1. Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Potti Sriramulu
2. Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya
3. J.B. Kripalani, Vallabhbhai Patel and Prasad
4. Jawaharlal Nehru, V.P. Menon and Pattabhi Sitaramayya
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Answer: (B) Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya

Explanation: JVP = Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya.
What was the view of the JVP Committee on language as the basis for reorganisation of states?
1. It rejected language as the basis
2. It recommended religion as the basis
3. It recommended only geography as the basis
4. It fully accepted language as the basis
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Answer: (A) It rejected language as the basis

Explanation: The JVP Committee (December 1948) also rejected language as the basis for reorganisation.
Which was the first linguistic state created in India?
1. Punjab
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4. Andhra State
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Answer: (D) Andhra State

Explanation: Andhra State was created in October 1953 as the first linguistic state by separating Telugu-speaking areas from Madras state.
The death of whom after a 56-day hunger strike led to the creation of Andhra State?
1. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
2. N.G. Ranga
3. T. Prakasam
4. Potti Sriramulu
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Answer: (D) Potti Sriramulu

Explanation: After the death of Potti Sriramulu following a 56-day hunger strike, Andhra State was created in 1953.
Andhra State (1953) was created by separating Telugu-speaking areas from which state?
1. Madras
2. Mysore
3. Bombay
4. Hyderabad
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Answer: (A) Madras

Explanation: Andhra State was formed by separating the Telugu-speaking areas from Madras state.
The Fazl Ali Commission was formed in December 1953 and submitted its report in:
1. November 1956
2. December 1954
3. January 1955
4. September 1955
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Answer: (D) September 1955

Explanation: The Fazl Ali Commission was formed in December 1953 and submitted its report in September 1955.
Which commission broadly accepted language as the basis for reorganisation of states?
1. Shah Commission
2. JVP Committee
3. Dhar Commission
4. Fazl Ali Commission
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Answer: (D) Fazl Ali Commission

Explanation: The Fazl Ali Commission broadly accepted language as the basis of reorganisation.
The Fazl Ali Commission suggested the creation of:
1. 29 states
2. 22 states and 9 union territories
3. 14 states and 6 union territories
4. 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories
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Answer: (D) 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories

Explanation: It suggested abolition of the four-fold classification and creation of 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories.
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 divided India into:
1. 16 states and 3 union territories
2. 15 states and 7 union territories
3. 14 states and 6 union territories
4. 29 states
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Answer: (C) 14 states and 6 union territories

Explanation: The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (with the 7th Amendment) divided India into 14 states and 6 UTs.
Which Constitutional Amendment was passed along with the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?
1. 7th Amendment Act, 1956
2. 36th Amendment Act, 1975
3. 1st Amendment Act, 1951
4. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
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Answer: (A) 7th Amendment Act, 1956

Explanation: The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was passed along with the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956.
Arrange the following in chronological order:1.JVP Committee2.Fazl Ali Commission3.Dhar Commission4.Creation of Andhra State
1. 3, 4, 1, 2
2. 1, 3, 4, 2
3. 3, 1, 4, 2
4. 3, 1, 2, 4
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Answer: (C) 3, 1, 4, 2

Explanation: Dhar Commission (June 1948) → JVP Committee (Dec 1948) → Andhra State (Oct 1953) → Fazl Ali Commission (Dec 1953).
Consider the following statements:1.Both the Dhar Commission and the JVP Committee rejected language as the basis of reorganisation.2.The Fazl Ali Commission suggested retaining the four-fold classification of states.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (A) 1 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The Fazl Ali Commission suggested ABOLITION of the four-fold classification.
In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into:
1. Maharashtra and Gujarat
2. Gujarat and Karnataka
3. Maharashtra and Goa
4. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: (A) Maharashtra and Gujarat

Explanation: In 1960, Bombay was divided into Maharashtra (Marathi-speaking) and Gujarat (Gujarati-speaking).
Nagaland was formed in 1963 by taking which areas out of Assam?
1. NEFA
2. Lushai Hills
3. Naga Hills and Tuensang area
4. Garo and Khasi Hills
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Answer: (C) Naga Hills and Tuensang area

Explanation: Nagaland (1963) was formed by taking the Naga Hills and Tuensang area out of Assam.
Haryana was created in 1966 on the recommendation of which commission?
1. Shah Commission
2. Dhar Commission
3. Fazl Ali Commission
4. Sarkaria Commission
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Answer: (A) Shah Commission

Explanation: On the recommendation of the Shah Commission (1966), Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana and the UT of Chandigarh.
The bifurcation of Punjab in 1966 resulted in the creation of:
1. Haryana and Delhi
2. Haryana and the UT of Chandigarh
3. Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh state
4. Haryana and Himachal Pradesh state
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Answer: (B) Haryana and the UT of Chandigarh

Explanation: In 1966, Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Himachal Pradesh was elevated from a Union Territory to a full state in:
1. 1966
2. 1972
3. 1971
4. 1956
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Answer: (C) 1971

Explanation: The UT of Himachal Pradesh was elevated to statehood in 1971 (18th state).
Which three states were created in 1972?
1. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa
2. Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura
3. Sikkim, Meghalaya and Mizoram
4. Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya
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Answer: (D) Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya

Explanation: In 1972, the UTs of Manipur and Tripura and the sub-state of Meghalaya got statehood.
Before becoming a state in 1972, Meghalaya was a sub-state under:
1. Tripura
2. Assam
3. West Bengal
4. Nagaland
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Answer: (B) Assam

Explanation: Meghalaya was a sub-state under Assam before getting statehood in 1972.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act made Sikkim a full-fledged state of India?
1. 35th Amendment Act, 1974
2. 36th Amendment Act, 1975
3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
4. 7th Amendment Act, 1956
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Answer: (B) 36th Amendment Act, 1975

Explanation: The 36th Amendment Act (1975) made Sikkim a full-fledged state (22nd state).

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