Q1. Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as:
- A Sovereign Republic
- A Federation of States
- A Confederation of States
- A Union of States
Correct Option: 4. A Union of States
Explanation: Article 1 describes India as “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.” The term Union was chosen to highlight the indestructibility of India as a nation and to prevent states from claiming a right to secede.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT included in the ‘Territory of India’?
- States
- Union Territories
- Territories acquired in future
- Foreign Countries
Correct Option: 4. Foreign Countries
Explanation: ‘Territory of India’ includes states, union territories, and any territories that may be acquired by India in the future. Foreign countries are not part of this definition unless officially acquired.
Q3. Which Article empowers Parliament to admit new states into the Union of India?
- Article 1
- Article 2
- Article 3
- Article 4
Correct Option: 2. Article 2
Explanation: Article 2 deals with the admission or establishment of new states (external to India), whereas Article 3 is concerned with changes to existing Indian states.
Q4. The phrase “indestructible Union of destructible states” refers to:
- USA
- Switzerland
- India
- Russia
Correct Option: 3. India
Explanation: India is considered an “indestructible Union of destructible states” because Parliament can alter or eliminate states, but the Union itself is permanent. In contrast, the US has “indestructible states” as well.
Q5. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the names of States and Union Territories?
- Second Schedule
- First Schedule
- Seventh Schedule
- Eleventh Schedule
Correct Option: 2. First Schedule
Explanation: The First Schedule lists all the states and union territories of India, along with their territorial boundaries.