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| 4951 |
What does Article 3 deal with?
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Formation or alteration of states
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| 4952 |
What does Article 2 deal with?
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Admission or establishment of new states
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| 4953 |
Does the concerned state legislature have the power to veto changes to its boundaries?
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No, it can only express its views
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| 4954 |
Is the President’s recommendation required for introducing a Bill under Article 3?
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Yes, mandatory
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| 4955 |
Can Parliament change the name of a state?
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Yes, under Article 3
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| 4956 |
Under which article can Parliament create new states?
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Article 2 and Article 3
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| 4957 |
Who has the power to alter state boundaries?
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Parliament
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| 4958 |
Who has the power to form a new state?
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Parliament
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| 4959 |
Can states secede from the Union?
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No, states cannot secede
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| 4960 |
Why is the term “Union” used instead of “Federation”?
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To indicate India is an indestructible union of destructible states
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| 4961 |
What does Article 1 say about the territory of India?
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It includes States, Union Territories, and acquired territories
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| 4962 |
What does Article 1 describe India as?
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A Union of States
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| 4963 |
How many schedules did the original Constitution contain?
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8 Schedules
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| 4964 |
How many articles did the original Constitution contain?
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395 Articles
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| 4965 |
What kind of structure does the Constitution establish for the Union and States?
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Federal structure with a strong Centre
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| 4966 |
Which case reaffirmed the Preamble as part of the Constitution?
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Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
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| 4967 |
Which case described the Preamble as the “key to the Constitution”?
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Berubari Case (1960)
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| 4968 |
Which committee finalized the wording of the Preamble?
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Drafting Committee under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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| 4969 |
Which amendment described the Preamble as the “identity card of the Constitution”?
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The 42nd Amendment’s debates referred to it this way
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| 4970 |
What does “Fraternity” in the Preamble aim to promote?
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Brotherhood and unity among citizens
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| 4971 |
What does “Equality” in the Preamble refer to?
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Equal status and opportunities for all
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| 4972 |
What does “Liberty” in the Preamble refer to?
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Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship
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| 4973 |
What does “Republic” signify?
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Head of the state is elected, not hereditary
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| 4974 |
What does “Democratic” signify in the Constitution?
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Government is elected by the people
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| 4975 |
What does “Secular” mean in the Indian context?
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Equal treatment of all religions by the state
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