SSC CGL Static GK – States & Union Territories – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Static GK – States & Union Territories – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: Static GK. 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.  
In 2026 Kerala was renamed Keralam by an Act of Parliament made under:

Correct Answer: B [Articles 3 and 4]

Explanation:

A change of a State's name is made under Articles 3–4; it is not a Constitution Amendment under Article 368 (Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026; PRS).

2.  
Which State was the 23rd State created?

Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]

Explanation:

Ladder: 22 Sikkim, 23 Mizoram, 24 Arunachal, 25 Goa.

3.  
The Gauhati High Court serves how many States (not counting UTs)?

Correct Answer: C [Four]

Explanation:

Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh – the most for any High Court.

4.  
Spot My Mistake'Himachal Pradesh became a full State on 1 November 1966, along with Haryana.' Which date is right for Himachal Pradesh?

Correct Answer: A [25 January 1971]

Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh became a full State on 25 January 1971; 1 November 1966 is Haryana's date.

5.  
Before 2019 India had 7 UTs. Two new UTs were created in 2019 and two UTs were merged in 2020. How many UTs are there now?

Correct Answer: D [8]

Explanation:

Answer: 8. 7 + 2 − 1 = 8.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Telangana was the 29th State to be created, yet India has 28 States today.
R: Jammu & Kashmir ceased to be a State in 2019.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A. 29 − 1 (J&K became UTs) = 28.

7.  
Which UT is the largest by area?

Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]

Explanation:

Since 2019 Ladakh is the largest UT by area.

8.  
Which statement is correct about the 1956 reorganisation?

Correct Answer: C [It created 14 States and 6 UTs from 1 November 1956]

Explanation:

States Reorganisation Act, 1956 – 14 States, 6 UTs; Gujarat/Maharashtra came in 1960.

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