The Union and its territory are one of the most important topics of the Indian Constitution, which deals with Part I and Articles I-IV of the Constitution of India. It defines India in the form of a Union of States and emphasizes more on its unity and compatibility. It also puts emphasis on the political and geographic scenario of India, including the formation of the new states and Union territories. This topic is one of the most asked topics from the Polity section of General Awareness, part of the syllabus. Every year, many questions are asked from this section, be it in Central, State, or Regional-level exams. This topic demands very high attention and thorough study. Thus, for that purpose, we have curated one of the finest sets of MCQs, which have been thoroughly researched by our team for all the competitive exams conducted by UPSC, SSC, JKSSB, and Railway Recruitment Boards. All those who want to prepare seriously for their examinations are advised to go through these MCQs without any second thought, as these MCQs will not only tell you your position in the preparation, but also let you know where you need to work hard. So, solve these 25 MCQs and also consider them while revising your topic of the Union and its territory.
Q1. According to Part I of the Indian Constitution, the Union and its Territory are covered under which Articles?
(A) Articles 10–14
(B) Articles 1–4
(C) Articles 100–104
(D) Articles 20–24
Correct Answer: (B) Articles 1–4
Q2. The term “Union of States” was chosen in Article 1 instead of federation mainly to highlight which key principle?
(A) States are independent countries
(B) States have the right to secede anytime
(C) Union is indestructible, but states are destructible
(D) Indian states are formed through agreements like the USA
Correct Answer: (C) Union is indestructible, but states are destructible
Q3. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution specifically mentions the names and territories of all Indian states and Union Territories?
(A) First Schedule
(B) Second Schedule
(C) Fourth Schedule
(D) Seventh Schedule
Correct Answer: (A) First Schedule
Q4. Article 1 of the Constitution defines both the official name of India and its type of polity. What is it?
(A) Republic of India and Federation of States
(B) India, Bharat, and Union of States
(C) Indian Republic and Federal Nation
(D) Bharat Republic and Federation of States
Correct Answer: (B) India, Bharat, and Union of States
Q5. In 2019, the State of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into how many separate Union Territories?
(A) One Union Territory
(B) Two Union Territories
(C) Three Union Territories
(D) Four Union Territories
Correct Answer: (B) Two Union Territories
Q6. Ladakh was given statehood recently, making it India’s 37th state. Which earlier status did it hold before?
(A) Union Territory with Legislature
(B) State under Article 1
(C) Union Territory carved out from J&K
(D) Autonomous District
Correct Answer: (C) Union Territory carved out from J&K
Q7. Which Article gives Parliament the power to admit or establish new states through external readjustment?
(A) Article 1
(B) Article 2
(C) Article 3
(D) Article 4
Correct Answer: (B) Article 2
Q8. The creation, alteration of boundaries, or renaming of any Indian state can be done under which Article?
(A) Article 2
(B) Article 3
(C) Article 4
(D) Article 368
Correct Answer: (B) Article 3
Q9. For creating a new state or Union Territory, the bill must first receive the prior approval.
(A) Governor of the concerned state
(B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(C) President of India
(D) Prime Minister of India
Correct Answer: (C) President of India
Q10. Article 4 of the Constitution clarifies that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not considered what?
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Constitutional Amendments under Article 368
(C) Administrative Laws
(D) Judicial Review subjects
Correct Answer: (B) Constitutional Amendments under Article 368
Q11. The Supreme Court in the Berubari Union Case 1960 held that ceding Indian territory requires what procedure?
(A) Simple majority in Parliament
(B) Presidential notification only
(C) Constitutional amendment under Article 368
(D) Parliament resolution with state consent
Correct Answer: (C) Constitutional amendment under Article 368
Q12. States in India have their own elected legislature and Chief Minister, but Union Territories are mostly governed by whom?
(A) Directly by State Governors
(B) Directly by the President of India through the Lieutenant Governor
(C) Elected Prime Minister of the Territory
(D) Indian Supreme Court Judges
Correct Answer: (B) Directly by the President of India through the Lieutenant Governor
Q13. Delhi and Puducherry Union Territories are unique because they have which special feature unlike other UTs.
(A) No representation in the Lok Sabha
(B) Separate High Courts only
(C) Their own elected legislatures and Chief Ministers
(D) Complete independence from the Union Government
Correct Answer: (C) Their own elected legislatures and Chief Ministers
Q14. The States Reorganization Act of 1956 mainly reorganized Indian states on what primary basis?
(A) Population strength
(B) Religious identities
(C) Linguistic lines
(D) Economic resources
Correct Answer: (C) Linguistic lines
Q15. After the States Reorganization Act of 1956, the total number of Indian states was reduced from 27 to what number?
(A) 20 states
(B) 22 states
(C) 14 states
(D) 16 states
Correct Answer: (C) 14 states
Q16. Article 2A of the Indian Constitution, inserted by the 36th Amendment Act, is related to which territory?
(A) Goa
(B) Sikkim
(C) Mizoram
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: (B) Sikkim
Q17. Under Article 3, when Parliament reorganizes states, the concerned state legislature is consulted, but its opinion is not.
(A) Mandatory and binding
(B) Merely advisory and not binding
(C) To be approved by the Supreme Court
(D) Decided by the Election Commission
Correct Answer: (B) Merely advisory and not binding
Q18. The power to unite or separate Union Territories or merge them with existing states is vested in whom?
(A) State Legislatures directly
(B) The President alone, without consultation
(C) Indian Parliament under Article 3
(D) Supreme Court of India
Correct Answer: (C) Indian Parliament under Article 3
Q19. Which amendment act merged Dadra and Nagar Haveli with Daman and Diu into one Union Territory in 2020?
(A) 100th Amendment Act
(B) 102nd Amendment Act
(C) Parliament legislation of January 26, 2020
(D) Presidential Order 2020
Correct Answer: (C) Parliament legislation of January 26, 2020
Q20. The Union Territories were created mainly to ensure better control over which type of developmental growth?
(A) Only industrial development
(B) Political,sociala,l and economic balanced growth
(C) Exclusive military expansion
(D) Only educational development
Correct Answer: (B) Politicalsocialci,l and economic balanced growth
Q21. Unlike federations like the USA, Indian states cannot secede because they were not created through what kind of agreement?
(A) Contractual agreement among states
(B) International treaty
(C) Presidential proclamation
(D) Supreme Court directive
Correct Answer: (A) Contractual agreement among states
Q22. Which article allows Parliament to alter the name of an existing state by passing a simple majority bill?
(A) Article 2
(B) Article 3
(C) Article 368
(D) Article 4
Correct Answer: (B) Article 3
Q23. The Berubari Union case highlighted that territory cannot be ceded to a foreign country without which constitutional step?
(A) Judicial review by High Courts
(B) Advice from State Governors
(C) Constitutional amendment under Article 368
(D) Supreme Court advisory opinion only
Correct Answer: (C) Constitutional amendment under Article 368
Q24. Puducherry was renamed from its earlier name Pondicherry under which type of legal process in the Constitution?
(A) Through a Presidential Ordinance
(B) Through Article 3, ordinary legislation
(C) By the Constitutional Amendment Act
(D) By decision of the State Legislature
Correct Answer: (B) Through Article 3 ordinary legislation
Q25. The power to create new states, increase or decrease their area, and unite territories rests with whom?
(A) Prime Minister’s Cabinet
(B) Parliament of India
(C) State Legislatures
(D) Election Commission
Correct Answer: (B) Parliament of India
