SSC CGL Polity – The Union & Its Territory, Citizenship – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Polity – The Union & Its Territory, Citizenship – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Chronological orderArrange in chronological order:
1. Andhra State formed
2. States Reorganisation Act
3. Dhar Commission
4. Bombay split into Maharashtra and Gujarat

Correct Answer: A [3 – 1 – 2 – 4]

Explanation:

Answer: 3 – 1 – 2 – 4. 1948 → 1953 → 1956 → 1960.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the mode with its section of the Citizenship Act, 1955:
P. Descent Q. Naturalisation R. Renunciation S. Deprivation
1. Section 10 2. Section 6 3. Section 4 4. Section 8

Correct Answer: D [P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1]

Explanation:

4 descent; 6 naturalisation; 8 renunciation; 10 deprivation.

3.  
True/False drillConsider these statements about Art 3:
I. A Bill can be introduced in either House.
II. The President must refer a Bill affecting a State's boundary to that State's legislature.
III. A Union Territory legislature must also be asked for its views.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only two]

Explanation:

The proviso excludes UTs from the reference; the other two are correct.

4.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
I. An OCI cardholder can vote in Lok Sabha elections.
II. OCI registration is provided under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act.

Correct Answer: B [Only II]

Explanation:

OCI holders are not citizens; Section 7A.

5.  
A child born in India on 5 May 1983 to two foreign parents (not diplomats) is:

Correct Answer: A [A citizen by birth]

Explanation:

Before 1 July 1987 – citizen by birth regardless of parents.

6.  
Which Article says that a person who voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State shall not be a citizen under Arts 5, 6 or 8?

Correct Answer: D [Art 9]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 9. Art 9.

7.  
The 100th Constitutional Amendment (2015) related to:

Correct Answer: A [Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh]

Explanation:

Exchange of enclaves with Bangladesh.

8.  
How many States did India have just after the formation of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya in 1972?

Correct Answer: D [21]

Explanation:

Answer: 21. 18 after HP (1971) + 3 = 21.

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