Q1. “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States” is contained in:

A. Article 1

B. Article 2

C. Article 3

D. Article 4

Answer: A. Article 1

Source: UP PCS (J) Preliminary Examination, 2023

Q2. The short title of the Constitution of India is provided under:

A. Article 1

B. Article 2

C. Article 3

D. Preamble

Answer: A. Article 1

Source: Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Preliminary Examination, 2023

Q3. The territory of India includes:

  1. States only
  2. Union Territories only
  3.  States, Union Territories and such other territories as may be acquired
  4. States and acquired territories only

Answer: C

Source: UP PCS (J) Preliminary Examination, 2023

Q4. Parliament derives the power to admit or establish new States into the Union from:

  1. Article 1
  2. Article 2
  3. Article 3
  4.  Article 4

Answer: B. Article 2

Source: Delhi Judicial Service (Preliminary), 2019

Q5. Parliament may form a new State by separation of territory from an existing State under:

  1. Article 2
  2. Article 3
  3.  Article 4
  4. Article 5

Answer: B. Article 3

Source: Rajasthan Civil Judge Preliminary Examination, 2021

Q6. A Bill for alteration of the area or boundary of a State can be introduced only:

  1. After approval of the Supreme Court
  2. With the prior recommendation of the President
  3. After approval of the Governor
  4. After approval of the State Legislature

Answer: B

Source: Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Preliminary Examination, 2018

Q7. Before recommending a Bill under Article 3, the President shall refer it to:

  1. Supreme Court
  2.  Election Commission
  3.  State Legislature concerned
  4. Rajya Sabha

Answer: C

Source: Bihar APO Preliminary Examination, 2019

Q8. The views expressed by the State Legislature on a Bill under Article 3 are:

  1. Binding on Parliament
  2. Binding on the President
  3. Advisory only
  4. Binding if passed unanimously

Answer: C

Source: Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Examination, 2017

Q9. A law made under Articles 2 and 3 is:

A. Constitutional Amendment under Article 368

B. An ordinary law by virtue of Article 4

C. A Money Bill

 D. A Financial Bill

Answer: B

Source: UP APO Preliminary Examination, 2018

Q10. Which Schedule specifies the names and territories of the States and Union Territories?

  1. Second Schedule
  2. Third Schedule
  3. First Schedule
  4. Fourth Schedule

Answer: C. First Schedule

Source: Rajasthan Judicial Service Preliminary Examination, 2016

Q11. Which Article of the Constitution declares that “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States”?

A. Article 2

B. Article 3

C. Article 1

D. Article 4

Correct Answer: C. Article 1

Q12. According to Article 1(3), the territory of India includes:

A. States only

B. Union Territories only

C. States, Union Territories, and such other territories as may be acquired

D. States and Union Territories only

Correct Answer: C. States, Union Territories, and such other territories as may be acquired

Q13. Which Article empowers Parliament to admit or establish new States into the Union of India?

A. Article 1

B. Article 2

C. Article 3

D. Article 4

Correct Answer: B. Article 2

Q14. Parliament may form a new State by separating territory from an existing State under:

A. Article 2

B. Article 4

C. Article 3

D. Article 5

Correct Answer: C. Article 3

Q15. A Bill under Article 3 can be introduced in Parliament only:

A. With the consent of all States concerned

B. With the prior recommendation of the President

C. With the approval of the Supreme Court

D. With the approval of the Governor concerned

Correct Answer: B. With the prior recommendation of the President

Q16. Before recommending a Bill under Article 3, the President refers it to:

A. The Supreme Court

B. The Election Commission of India

C. The Legislature of the State concerned for expressing its views

D. The Council of Ministers

Correct Answer: C. The Legislature of the State concerned for expressing its views

Q17. Which of the following is not a power of Parliament under Article 3?

A. Increase the area of a State

B. Alter the name of a State

C. Diminish the area of a State

D. Amend Fundamental Rights

Correct Answer: D. Amend Fundamental Rights

Q18. Under Article 4, a law made under Articles 2 and 3:

A. Is deemed to be a constitutional amendment under Article 368

B. Requires ratification by at least half of the States

C. Is not deemed to be a constitutional amendment under Article 368

D. Can be passed only by a special majority

Correct Answer: C. Is not deemed to be a constitutional amendment under Article 368

Q19. Which Schedule of the Constitution specifies the names and territories of the States and Union Territories?

A. Second Schedule

B. First Schedule

C. Third Schedule

D. Fourth Schedule

Correct Answer: B. First Schedule

Q20. Parliament may, under Article 3:

A. Increase or diminish the area of a State

B. Alter the boundaries or name of a State

C. Form a new State by uniting two or more States or parts of States

D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

Join our WhatsApp Groups ( Click Here) and Telegram Channel ( Click Here) and get instant notifications.

Editorial Note: This article has been reviewed by the LegalRath Editorial Team to ensure legal accuracy, editorial quality, and clarity before publication.