MCQs Based On Political Science- (89)

Correct Option: 3. Article 1.
Explanation: Article 1 of the Indian Constitution states that India shall be a Union of States and defines its territory to include states, union territories, and acquired territories.

Correct Option: 2. Goa.
Explanation: Goa was formerly a Union Territory but has since attained statehood in 1987. The others are still Union Territories.

Correct Option: 1. 69th Amendment.
Explanation: The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 redesignated Delhi as the National Capital Territory (NCT).
Key Provisions of the 69th Amendment:
Redesignated Delhi as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Inserted Article 239AA into the Constitution:
-Provided for a Legislative Assembly for Delhi.
-Established a Council of Ministers headed by a Chief Minister.
-The Lt. Governor was designated as the Administrator of Delhi, acting as the President’s representative.
-The Delhi Legislative Assembly can legislate on matters in the State List and Concurrent List, except:
-Public Order
-Police
-Land
In case of a conflict between state and central laws, Parliament’s law prevails.
📘 Summary:
The 69th Amendment gave Delhi a quasi-statehood status, blending the features of both a Union Territory and a State, while maintaining the supremacy of the Centre.

Correct Option: 4. Delhi.
Explanation: Delhi is the only Union Territory with a separate High Court (established in 1966).

Correct Option: 2. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Explanation: In 2019, the state of Jammu & Kashmir was split into two separate Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature).