Q1. Which of the following states was created from Bombay in 1960?
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Gujarat
Correct Option: 4. Gujarat.
Explanation: The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 split the bilingual Bombay State into Gujarat and Maharashtra based on language.
Q2. Lakshadweep was earlier known as:
- Minicoy and Amindivi Islands
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands
- Lakshya Islands
Correct Option: 3. Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands.
Explanation: In 1973, the Union Territory was renamed as Lakshadweep by the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Alteration of Name) Act.
Q3. Which amendment created Article 371-F for Sikkim?
- 35th Amendment
- 36th Amendment
- 42nd Amendment
- 44th Amendment
Correct Option: 2. 36th Amendment.
Explanation: The 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975 inserted Article 371-F to provide special provisions for Sikkim and repealed Article 2A.
Q4. How many states and union territories did India have in 2019?
- 28 states and 9 UTs
- 28 states and 8 UTs
- 27 states and 9 UTs
- 29 states and 7 UTs
Correct Option: 1. 28 states and 9 UTs.
Explanation: After the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019, India had 28 states and 9 Union Territories.
Q5. What was the status of Sikkim before becoming a state in 1975?
- Union Territory
- Autonomous Region
- Protectorate and then Associate State
- Princely State of India
Correct Option: 3. Protectorate and then Associate State.
Explanation: Sikkim was a protectorate of India post-1947 and became an associate state in 1974 under Article 2A (later repealed). It became a full-fledged state in 1975.