Union & It's Territory
This Union & Its Territory 100 MCQ master set provides complete coverage of Articles 1–4, the constitutional provisions for admission, formation, and alteration of states, Union Territories, and landmark case laws. It includes historical reorganization based on linguistic principles, special cases like Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana, and analytical assertion–reason questions to strengthen conceptual clarity. Designed for UPSC, SSC, PSC, and other competitive exams, this set ensures aspirants gain a thorough understanding of the Union’s constitutional framework, territorial evolution, and the balance of federalism in India.
A) Union of States
B) Federation of States
C) Confederation of States
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 1 describes India as a Union of States.
Q2. India is called a "Union of States" because:
A) States cannot secede
B) Strong central authority
C) Historical integration
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Union signifies indestructible unity.
Q3. Article 2 empowers Parliament to:
A) Admit new states
B) Establish new states
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Parliament can admit or establish new states.
Q4. Article 3 empowers Parliament to:
A) Form new states
B) Alter boundaries
C) Change names
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Article 3 covers formation, alteration, renaming.
Q5. Article 4 provides that laws under Articles 2 & 3:
A) Are constitutional amendments
B) Not constitutional amendments
C) Require ratification by states
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not constitutional amendments.
Q6. India described as "Union of States" instead of "Federation":
A) To emphasize unity
B) To prevent secession
C) To highlight integration
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Union emphasizes indestructibility.
Q7. Admission of new states requires:
A) Parliamentary law
B) Constitutional amendment
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament admits new states by law.
Q8. Formation of new states requires:
A) Parliamentary law
B) Constitutional amendment
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament forms new states by law.
Q9. Alteration of boundaries requires:
A) Parliamentary law
B) Constitutional amendment
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament alters boundaries by law.
Q10. Change of names requires:
A) Parliamentary law
B) Constitutional amendment
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament changes names by law.
Q11. Article 1 significance:
A) Defines territory of India
B) Declares Union of States
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Article 1 defines Union and territory.
Q12. Territory of India includes:
A) States
B) Union Territories
C) Acquired territories
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Territory includes states, UTs, acquired areas.
Q13. Admission of new states example:
A) Sikkim (1975)
B) Goa (1987)
C) Telangana (2014)
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: All admitted/formed under Articles 2 & 3.
Q14. Alteration of boundaries example:
A) Bihar–West Bengal boundary change
B) Punjab–Haryana division
C) Andhra–Telangana division
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Boundaries altered by Parliament.
Q15. Change of names example:
A) Madras → Tamil Nadu
B) Orissa → Odisha
C) Bombay → Maharashtra
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Names changed by law under Article 3.
Q16. Article 4 significance:
A) Laws under Articles 2 & 3 not constitutional amendments
B) No need for special majority
C) No need for ratification
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Article 4 clarifies procedure.
Q17. Union of India vs Territory of India:
A) Union = States
B) Territory = States + UTs + acquired areas
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Union narrower, territory broader.
Q18. Parliament’s power under Article 3 requires:
A) President’s recommendation
B) Consultation with state legislature
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: President recommends, state consulted.
Q19. State legislature’s opinion under Article 3:
A) Binding
B) Advisory
C) Mandatory
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: State opinion is advisory, not binding.
Q20. Union of States concept ensures:
A) Indestructible unity
B) Strong central authority
C) Prevents secession
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Union concept ensures unity and stability.
Q21. Formation of new states under Article 3 requires:
A) Parliamentary law
B) Constitutional amendment
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament forms new states by law under Article 3.
Q22. Admission of new states under Article 2 example:
A) Sikkim (1975)
B) Goa (1987)
C) Telangana (2014)
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: All admitted/formed under Articles 2 & 3.
Q23. Alteration of boundaries example:
A) Andhra Pradesh–Telangana division
B) Punjab–Haryana division
C) Bihar–West Bengal boundary change
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Boundaries altered by Parliament.
Q24. Change of names example:
A) Madras → Tamil Nadu
B) Orissa → Odisha
C) Bombay → Maharashtra
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Names changed by law under Article 3.
Q25. Creation of Union Territories example:
A) Chandigarh
B) Delhi
C) Ladakh
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: UTs created by Parliament.
Q26. Reorganization of states in 1956 based on:
A) Linguistic principle
B) Administrative convenience
C) Political demand
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: States reorganized on linguistic basis.
Q27. States Reorganization Act passed in:
A) 1956
B) 1950
C) 1960
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Act reorganized states in 1956.
Q28. Creation of Maharashtra & Gujarat in 1960 from:
A) Bombay State
B) Madras State
C) Punjab State
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Bombay divided into Maharashtra & Gujarat.
Q29. Creation of Punjab & Haryana in 1966 from:
A) Punjab State
B) Bombay State
C) Madras State
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Punjab divided into Punjab & Haryana.
Q30. Creation of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand in 2000 from:
A) Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
B) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
C) Assam, Nagaland, Manipur
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: New states created in 2000.
Q31. Creation of Telangana in 2014 from:
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Telangana carved out of Andhra Pradesh.
Q32. Creation of Ladakh UT in 2019 from:
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Punjab
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ladakh carved out of J&K.
Q33. Creation of Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh UTs in 2019 under:
A) J&K Reorganization Act
B) States Reorganization Act
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: J&K Reorganization Act created UTs.
Q34. Parliament’s power under Article 3 requires:
A) President’s recommendation
B) Consultation with state legislature
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: President recommends, state consulted.
Q35. State legislature’s opinion under Article 3 is:
A) Binding
B) Advisory
C) Mandatory
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: State opinion advisory, not binding.
Q36. Formation of new UTs requires:
A) Parliamentary law
B) Constitutional amendment
C) Presidential order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament creates UTs by law.
Q37. Example of renaming states:
A) Uttaranchal → Uttarakhand
B) Orissa → Odisha
C) Madras → Tamil Nadu
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: States renamed by law.
Q38. Example of renaming UTs:
A) Pondicherry → Puducherry
B) Lakshadweep unchanged
C) Delhi → NCT of Delhi
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Pondicherry renamed Puducherry.
Q39. Reorganization of North‑Eastern states included:
A) Nagaland (1963)
B) Meghalaya (1972)
C) Mizoram (1987)
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: NE states reorganized over time.
Q40. Union & Territory provisions significance:
A) Ensure unity
B) Allow flexibility
C) Balance central & state interests
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Provisions ensure unity with flexibility.
Q41. States Reorganization Commission set up in:
A) 1953
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Commission set up in 1953 to recommend reorganization.
Q42. States Reorganization Act passed in:
A) 1956
B) 1953
C) 1960
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Act reorganized states on linguistic basis in 1956.
Q43. Linguistic principle of reorganization meant:
A) States based on language
B) States based on religion
C) States based on caste
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: States reorganized on linguistic lines.
Q44. Andhra Pradesh created in 1953 from:
A) Madras State
B) Bombay State
C) Punjab State
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh carved out of Madras.
Q45. Gujarat & Maharashtra created in 1960 from:
A) Bombay State
B) Madras State
C) Punjab State
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Bombay divided into Gujarat & Maharashtra.
Q46. Punjab & Haryana created in 1966 from:
A) Punjab State
B) Bombay State
C) Madras State
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Punjab divided into Punjab & Haryana.
Q47. North‑Eastern states reorganized between:
A) 1963–1987
B) 1950–1960
C) 1990–2000
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: NE states reorganized between 1963–1987.
Q48. Nagaland created in:
A) 1963
B) 1972
C) 1987
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Nagaland created in 1963.
Q49. Meghalaya created in:
A) 1972
B) 1963
C) 1987
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Meghalaya created in 1972.
Q50. Mizoram created in:
A) 1987
B) 1972
C) 1963
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Mizoram created in 1987.
Q51. Arunachal Pradesh created in:
A) 1987
B) 1972
C) 1963
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh created in 1987.
Q52. Goa admitted as state in:
A) 1987
B) 1975
C) 1961
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Goa became state in 1987.
Q53. Sikkim admitted as state in:
A) 1975
B) 1987
C) 1963
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Sikkim admitted in 1975.
Q54. Chhattisgarh created in:
A) 2000
B) 2014
C) 1987
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Chhattisgarh created in 2000.
Q55. Uttarakhand created in:
A) 2000
B) 2014
C) 1987
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Uttarakhand created in 2000.
Q56. Jharkhand created in:
A) 2000
B) 2014
C) 1987
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Jharkhand created in 2000.
Q57. Telangana created in:
A) 2014
B) 2000
C) 1987
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Telangana created in 2014.
Q58. Jammu & Kashmir reorganized in:
A) 2019
B) 2014
C) 2000
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: J&K reorganized into two UTs in 2019.
Q59. Ladakh created as UT in:
A) 2019
B) 2014
C) 2000
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ladakh created as UT in 2019.
Q60. Historical reorganization significance:
A) Strengthened unity
B) Addressed linguistic demands
C) Balanced federalism
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Reorganization ensured unity and federal balance.
Q61. Parliament’s power to form new states under Article 3 requires:
A) Simple majority
B) Special majority
C) Ratification by states
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament passes law by simple majority.
Q62. President’s role in Article 3 process:
A) Recommends bill to Parliament
B) Directly creates state
C) Consults SC
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President recommends bill for state formation.
Q63. State legislature’s opinion under Article 3 is:
A) Binding
B) Advisory
C) Mandatory
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: State opinion advisory, not binding.
Q64. Example of state legislature consulted but opinion ignored:
A) Andhra Pradesh (Telangana formation)
B) Punjab (Haryana formation)
C) Bihar (Jharkhand formation)
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: State opinion not binding in all cases.
Q65. Parliament’s power under Article 3 shows:
A) Supremacy of Union
B) Flexibility of Constitution
C) Balance of federalism
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Article 3 ensures Union supremacy with flexibility.
Q66. Presidential recommendation under Article 3 ensures:
A) Executive involvement
B) Constitutional procedure
C) Legitimacy of process
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: President’s recommendation legitimizes process.
Q67. Case law: Berubari Union case (1960) dealt with:
A) Transfer of territory to Pakistan
B) Formation of new states
C) Admission of new states
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case dealt with transfer of Berubari to Pakistan.
Q68. SC held in Berubari case:
A) Transfer of territory requires constitutional amendment
B) Parliament can transfer by law
C) President can transfer by order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Transfer requires constitutional amendment.
Q69. Case law: Kesavananda Bharati case relevance:
A) Basic structure doctrine
B) Parliament’s limited power
C) Judicial review of amendments
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Case landmark for Parliament’s powers.
Q70. Case law: Re Berubari Union clarified:
A) Article 3 does not cover cession of territory
B) Article 3 covers only internal reorganization
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Article 3 covers internal, not external cession.
Q71. Case law: In Re Delhi Laws Act (1951) relevance:
A) Delegated legislation
B) Parliament’s power over UTs
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case clarified delegated legislation & UT powers.
Q72. Case law: State of West Bengal vs Union of India (1963) held:
A) Parliament supreme in Union matters
B) States cannot secede
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case upheld Union supremacy.
Q73. Case law: Union of India vs H.S. Dhillon (1972) held:
A) Parliament’s residuary powers wide
B) States limited powers
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case upheld Parliament’s residuary powers.
Q74. Case law: Re Kerala Education Bill (1957) relevance:
A) Presidential reference
B) SC advisory opinion
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case clarified advisory jurisdiction.
Q75. Case law: In Re Special Courts Bill (1979) relevance:
A) Advisory opinion
B) Parliament’s power to create special courts
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case upheld Parliament’s power.
Q76. Case law: In Re Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal relevance:
A) Presidential reference
B) SC advisory opinion
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case clarified tribunal disputes.
Q77. Case law: In Re J&K Reorganization Act relevance:
A) Parliament’s power to reorganize states
B) Presidential recommendation
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Case upheld J&K reorganization.
Q78. Parliament’s supremacy in Union & Territory provisions ensures:
A) Unity of nation
B) Flexibility in governance
C) Balance of federalism
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Supremacy ensures unity and flexibility.
Q79. Presidential role in Union & Territory provisions ensures:
A) Executive involvement
B) Constitutional procedure
C) Legitimacy of process
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: President’s role ensures legitimacy.
Q80. Case laws significance in Union & Territory provisions:
A) Clarify constitutional scope
B) Uphold Union supremacy
C) Balance federalism
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Case laws vital for interpretation.
Q81. Assertion (A): India is described as a Union of States.
Reason (R): States have no right to secede.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Union signifies indestructible unity, preventing secession.
Q82. Assertion (A): Parliament can alter boundaries of states.
Reason (R): State legislature’s opinion is binding.
A) A true, R false
B) A false, R true
C) Both true, R correct explanation
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: State opinion is advisory, not binding.
Q83. Assertion (A): Article 2 empowers Parliament to admit new states.
Reason (R): Admission requires constitutional amendment.
A) A true, R false
B) A false, R true
C) Both true, R correct explanation
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Admission by law, not amendment.
Q84. Assertion (A): Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new states.
Reason (R): Requires President’s recommendation.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President’s recommendation mandatory.
Q85. Assertion (A): Laws under Articles 2 & 3 are constitutional amendments.
Reason (R): Article 4 declares them not amendments.
A) A true, R false
B) A false, R true
C) Both true, R correct explanation
D) Both false
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Article 4 clarifies they are not amendments.
Q86. Analytical: Which Article defines India as Union of States?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 1 defines Union of States.
Q87. Analytical: Which Article empowers Parliament to admit new states?
A) Article 2
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 2 covers admission.
Q88. Analytical: Which Article empowers Parliament to form new states?
A) Article 3
B) Article 2
C) Article 4
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 3 covers formation.
Q89. Analytical: Which Article clarifies laws under Articles 2 & 3 not amendments?
A) Article 4
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 4 clarifies.
Q90. Analytical: Which Article requires President’s recommendation for state formation?
A) Article 3
B) Article 2
C) Article 4
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 3 requires President’s recommendation.
Q91. Analytical: Which case clarified cession of territory requires amendment?
A) Berubari Union case
B) Kesavananda Bharati case
C) Golaknath case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Berubari case clarified.
Q92. Analytical: Which case upheld Union supremacy?
A) State of West Bengal vs Union of India
B) Kesavananda Bharati case
C) Golaknath case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case upheld Union supremacy.
Q93. Analytical: Which case upheld residuary powers of Parliament?
A) Union of India vs H.S. Dhillon
B) Kesavananda Bharati case
C) Golaknath case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case upheld residuary powers.
Q94. Analytical: Which case clarified advisory jurisdiction of SC?
A) Re Kerala Education Bill
B) Berubari Union case
C) Golaknath case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case clarified advisory jurisdiction.
Q95. Analytical: Which case upheld Parliament’s power to reorganize J&K?
A) Re J&K Reorganization Act
B) Kesavananda Bharati case
C) Golaknath case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case upheld J&K reorganization.
Q96. Assertion (A): Union of India = States only.
Reason (R): Territory of India = States + UTs + acquired areas.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Union narrower, territory broader.
Q97. Assertion (A): Parliament can rename states.
Reason (R): Requires constitutional amendment.
A) A true, R false
B) A false, R true
C) Both true, R correct explanation
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Renaming by law, not amendment.
Q98. Assertion (A): Parliament can reorganize UTs.
Reason (R): UTs under direct control of Union.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: UTs reorganized by Parliament.
Q99. Assertion (A): Linguistic reorganization strengthened unity.
Reason (R): Addressed regional demands.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Linguistic reorganization balanced unity.
Q100. Analytical: Union & Territory provisions summarized as:
A) Ensure unity
B) Allow flexibility
C) Balance federalism
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Provisions ensure unity, flexibility, federal balance.
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