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According to Article 1, which of the following is NOT a classification of the territory of India?

  • Territories of the states
  • Territories under foreign administration (correct)
  • Territories that may be acquired by India at any time
  • Union territories

Which article empowers the Parliament to admit new states into the Union of India?

  • Article 2 (correct)
  • Article 1
  • Article 4
  • Article 3

Which of the following actions is NOT authorized to the Parliament under Article 3?

  • Forming a new state by uniting two or more states
  • Altering the taxation amount of any state (correct)
  • Altering the name of any state
  • Decreasing the area of any state

Under Article 3 a bill relating to altering state boundaries can be introduced only when?

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According to the content, what is the official designation of India?

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What is the essential condition required for the reorganization of states to be considered by the Parliament?

<p>A prior recommendation from the President. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided information, what legal process is required to amend state boundaries?

<p>A resolution passed by a simple majority in both houses of Parliament under Article 3. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the specific mandate of the Linguistic Provinces Commission established in June 1948?

<p>To examine the demands for reorganization of states on the basis of language. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the state legislature play in the process of state reorganization?

<p>They are just consulted and can express their views within the President's stipulated time frame. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides S.K. Dhar, who were the other members of the Linguistic Provinces Commission?

<p>Jaggat Lal and Panna Lal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Reorganization of States

The process of changing the boundaries or creating new states in India.

Linguistic Provinces Commission

The Indian government appointed a commission to look into the demand for states based on language.

Dhar Commission Report

The commission submitted its report on state reorganization based on language.

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution

The Indian constitution allows for changes to state boundaries through amendments.

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Parliamentary Procedure for State Reorganization

The process of reorganizing states follows a procedure involving the President and Parliament.

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Union vs. Federation

India is structured as a union of states rather than a federation, meaning the central government holds significant power and states are subordinate. This contrasts with a federation where states have more autonomy.

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India's Territorial Scope (Article 1)

Article 1 outlines that India's territory encompasses state territories, union territories, and any future acquisitions.

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Parliament's Power to Add or Modify States (Article 2)

Article 2 grants the Indian Parliament the power to include new states into the union or create new ones under specific terms and conditions.

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Parliament's Power to Modify States (Article 3)

Article 3 gives the Parliament the authority to make changes to state boundaries, including forming, merging, or splitting states, altering their area, or renaming them.

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Process for Modifying States (Article 3)

Article 3 requires a bill to be introduced for any proposed changes to state boundaries.

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