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Indian Constitution Chapter 7 Quiz

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What do the political maps of India in 1947 and 2001 show?

Changes in agricultural production

Changes in natural resources distribution

Changes in boundaries, names, and number of States (correct)

Changes in population density

What led to the initial formation of provinces in India after independence?

Administrative convenience (correct)

Cultural diversity

Political alliances

Economic factors

What happened to princely states after India gained independence?

They remained under British rule

They were annexed by neighboring countries

Many merged with the newly independent Indian union (correct)

They became independent countries

What can be inferred about federalism from the changes in Indian state boundaries and names?

Federalism has played a significant role in India's political landscape Signup and view all the answers

What do the changes in state boundaries and names over time indicate?

The wishes of the people of those States Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Indian states with their former names:

Karnataka = Mysore Tamil Nadu = Madras West Bengal = None Uttar Pradesh = None Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Federalism = Division of power between central and regional governments Provinces = Administrative divisions organized by the British government Princely states = States ruled by monarchs who agreed to join the Indian union after independence Distinct composition = Unique demographic and cultural features of certain states Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their descriptions:

1947 political map of India = Shows provinces organized by the British government and princely states that joined the Indian union after independence 2001 political map of India = Reflects the large-scale changes in state boundaries and names over a span of fifty years Federal provisions in the Indian Constitution = Outlines the distribution of powers between the central and state governments Special provisions for certain states = Address the unique composition and historical features of specific states Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their roles in Indian federalism:

Boundaries of States = Have changed over time, reflecting the functioning of federalism in India Relations between centre and States = Raise important issues regarding power dynamics and governance Number of States = Has changed over the years due to reorganization and the wishes of the people in those states Changes in state names = Reflects the desire of people in certain states to assert their distinct identity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their implications for federalism in India:

Large scale changes in state boundaries = Indicate the evolving nature of federalism and power distribution in India Issues involved in centre-state relations = Highlight challenges and complexities in governance and decision-making Special provisions for certain States = Recognize the diversity and unique historical context of specific regions within India Story of functioning of federalism in India = Can be understood through studying the changes in state boundaries, names, and relations between centre and States Signup and view all the answers