Static Quiz 24 February 2026 (Indian Polity)

Q1.Which of the following territories have been admitted into the Union of India under Article 2 ?

1. Sikkim
2. Goa
3. Puducherry
4. Telangana

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 4 only

Q1. (a)
Explanation:

Core Conceptual Distinction

• Article 2 → Admission/Establishment of new States (primarily external territories).
• Article 3 → Internal reorganisation of existing Indian territory.

1. Sikkim → Correct (Article 2)

• Initially protectorate (1974).
• 35th Amendment → Associate State.
• 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975:
  • Full Statehood.
  • Admitted into Union.
• Hence falls squarely under Article 2 framework.

2. Goa → Incorrect

• Portuguese territory until 1961.
• Integrated into India post liberation.
• Goa, Daman & Diu made Union Territory.
• Statehood (1987) via reorganisation under Article 3.

3. Puducherry → Incorrect

• Former French settlements.
• Integrated via treaty.
• Administered as Union Territory.
• Not admitted as new State under Article 2.

4. Telangana → Incorrect

• Created in 2014 from Andhra Pradesh.
• Article 3 reorganisation.

Q2. Which of the following statements best reflects the federal principle in Part I of the Constitution?

(a) States derive their existence from the Constitution, not from any agreement.
(b) States have residuary powers over matters not enumerated.
(c) States can unilaterally alter their territorial boundaries.
(d) Parliament cannot diminish the area of a State.

Q2. (a)
Explanation:

(a) States derive existence from Constitution → Correct

• Indian federalism is “holding together”.
• States created by Constitution.
• Not result of compact/agreement.
• No sovereignty.

(b) States have residuary powers → Incorrect

• Article 248 + Entry 97, Union List.
• Residuary powers lie with Union.

(c) States can alter boundaries → Incorrect

• Only Parliament under Article 3.

(d) Parliament cannot diminish State area → Incorrect

• Parliament explicitly empowered to do so.
• India → Indestructible Union of destructible States.
• Strong Centre = quasi-federal structure.

Q3. Consider the following regarding Union Territories:

1. All Union Territories are administered by the President through an Administrator.
2. Parliament may create legislatures for Union Territories.
3. Union Territories have representation in the Rajya Sabha in all cases.

How many of the above are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Q3. (b)
Explanation:

Statement 1:

All UTs administered by President → Correct

• Article 239:
  • President administers UTs through Administrator.
  • Administrator = agent of President.
  • The designation of Administrator may vary:
    • Administrator
    • Lieutenant Governor

Statement 2:

Parliament may create legislatures → Correct

• Article 239A:
  • Legislature for UTs like Puducherry.
• Article 239AA:
  • Special provisions for Delhi.

Examples:

• Delhi
• Puducherry

Statement 3:

All UTs have Rajya Sabha representation → Incorrect

• Only some UTs (Delhi, Puducherry, J&K).
• Smaller UTs have no representation.

Q4. With reference to the reorganisation of States under Article 3 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Parliament can increase or diminish the area of any State.
2. Parliament can alter the name of any State.
3. A Constitutional Amendment under Article 368 is required to change the name of a State.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Q4. (b)
Explanation:

Statement 1: Increase/Diminish Area → Correct

• Explicit under Article 3(a).

Statement 2: Alter Name → Correct

• Article 3(e).
• Examples:
  • Orissa → Odisha
  • Uttaranchal → Uttarakhand

Statement 3: Requires Article 368 Amendment → Incorrect

• Article 4:
  • Such laws not treated as constitutional amendments.
  • Simple majority sufficient.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the “Territory of India” under Article 1:

1. The territory of India comprises States, Union Territories and such other territories as may be acquired.
2. The territory of a State automatically becomes the territory of India.
3. Parliament cannot cede any part of Indian territory to a foreign State without a Constitutional Amendment.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. (d)
Explanation:

Statement 1 → Correct

Article 1(3) includes:

• States
• Union Territories
• Acquired territories

Statement 2 → Correct

• State territory forms part of territory of India.
• No dual sovereignty.

Statement 3 → Correct

Cession requires constitutional amendment.

Authoritative Case:

• Berubari Union case
  • SC held cession requires Article 368 amendment.
  • Led to 9th Constitutional Amendment (India–Pakistan Agreement).

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