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Under the British Raj, provinces directly ruled by the Emperor of India were administered by a Chief Commissioner, who also served as the head of government.
Answer: False
Provinces under the direct rule of the Emperor of India were administered by a Governor or Lieutenant-Governor, who served as the head of government. Chief Commissioner's provinces were directly ruled by the Government of India, not the Emperor, and lacked their own legislature or high court.
The Government of India Act 1919 elevated all chief commissioners to the status of governors and made provincial legislatures nominated rather than elected.
Answer: False
The Government of India Act 1919 elevated all lieutenant governors to the status of governors, not chief commissioners, and made provincial legislatures *elected*, not nominated.
The Chamber of Princes was established in 1920 by Emperor George V, primarily to centralize all princely states under direct provincial governor control.
Answer: False
The Chamber of Princes, established by Emperor George V in 1920, aimed to allow princely states to have direct relations with the Emperor, thereby *bypassing* provincial governors, not centralizing control under them.
The Government of India Act 1935 granted full autonomy to Indian provinces, meaning provincial laws no longer required the assent of the governor-general.
Answer: True
The Government of India Act 1935 indeed granted full autonomy to Indian provinces, stipulating that provincial laws no longer required the assent of the governor-general.
The Province of Burma was separated from the Indian Empire and established as the Crown Colony of Burma under the Government of India Act 1935.
Answer: True
The Government of India Act 1935 explicitly separated the Province of Burma from the Indian Empire, establishing it as the Crown Colony of Burma.
At its establishment in 1876, how many constituent princely states and territories directly ruled by the Crown comprised the British Raj?
Answer: 584
At its establishment in 1876, the British Raj comprised 584 constituent princely states and territories directly ruled by the Crown.
Which three governor's provinces were styled 'Presidencies' in 1912 as a historical reference?
Answer: Bombay, Madras, and Bengal
In 1912, Bombay, Madras (Presidency of Fort St. George), and Bengal were the three governor's provinces that retained the historical styling of 'Presidencies'.
Which of the following was NOT a lieutenant-governor's province in 1905?
Answer: Madras
In 1905, Burma, Punjab, and Central Provinces were lieutenant-governor's provinces. Madras was a governor's province styled as a 'Presidency'.
What was the primary characteristic of chief commissioner's provinces during the British Raj?
Answer: They were ruled directly by the Government of India through nominated chief commissioners, without their own legislature or high court.
Chief commissioner's provinces were directly governed by the Government of India via nominated chief commissioners and notably lacked their own legislature or high court.
What was the purpose of establishing the Chamber of Princes in 1920?
Answer: To allow princely states to have direct relations with the Emperor instead of through provincial governors.
The Chamber of Princes was established to enable princely states to engage in direct relations with the Emperor, thereby circumventing provincial governors.
Which new provinces were created from existing ones by the Government of India Act 1935?
Answer: Orissa and Sind
The Government of India Act 1935 led to the creation of Orissa from Bihar, and Sind from Bombay.
The Union of India was established in 1947 from seven former Indian provinces and over 600 former Indian states.
Answer: False
The Union of India was established in 1947 from *nine* former Indian provinces and *562* former Indian states, not seven provinces and over 600 states.
The new Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, declaring India a sovereign democratic republic and a 'Union of States'.
Answer: True
The Constitution of India indeed came into force on January 26, 1950, formally declaring the nation a sovereign democratic republic and a 'Union of States'.
Under the 1950 Constitution, Part B states were former chief commissioners' provinces governed by a chief commissioner appointed by the President of India.
Answer: False
Under the 1950 Constitution, Part B states were former princely states governed by a rajpramukh. Former chief commissioners' provinces governed by a chief commissioner were categorized as Part C states.
Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953, from the Tamil-speaking northern districts of Madras State.
Answer: False
Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953, from the *Telugu-speaking* northern districts of Madras State, not Tamil-speaking districts.
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, primarily reorganized the states of India based on economic development zones.
Answer: False
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, primarily reorganized the states of India based on *linguistic lines*, not economic development zones.
Kerala was formed by merging the Malabar district and the Kasaragod taluk of South Canara districts from Madras State with Travancore–Cochin.
Answer: True
Kerala was indeed formed by merging the Malabar district and the Kasaragod taluk of South Canara districts from Madras State with Travancore–Cochin.
What was the final act of the Crown in 1947?
Answer: The dissolution of the Indian Empire, the Imperial Legislative Council, and the Chamber of Princes.
In 1947, the Crown's final act was the dissolution of the Indian Empire, the Imperial Legislative Council, and the Chamber of Princes, marking the end of British rule.
When did the new Constitution of India come into force, declaring India a sovereign democratic republic?
Answer: January 26, 1950
The new Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, formally declaring India a sovereign democratic republic.
How were Part A states governed under the 1950 Constitution?
Answer: By an elected governor and a state legislature.
Under the 1950 Constitution, Part A states, which were former governors' provinces, were governed by an elected governor and a state legislature.
Which of the following was the only Part D state under the 1950 Constitution?
Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands constituted the sole Part D state under the 1950 Constitution, administered by a lieutenant governor.
When was Andhra State created from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras State?
Answer: October 1, 1953
Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953, from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras State.
What was the primary effect of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?
Answer: It reorganized the states of India based on linguistic lines.
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, primarily reorganized the states of India along linguistic lines, aiming to align administrative boundaries with spoken languages.
How was Andhra Pradesh formed as a result of the 1956 States Reorganisation Act?
Answer: By merging Andhra State with the Telugu-speaking districts of Hyderabad State.
Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956 by merging Andhra State with the Telugu-speaking districts of Hyderabad State, as a result of the States Reorganisation Act.
Which present-day state did Ajmer State become part of after its existence from 1950–1956?
Answer: Rajasthan
Ajmer State, which existed from 1950 to 1956, subsequently became part of the present-day state of Rajasthan.
What was the capital of Andhra State during its existence from 1953–1956?
Answer: Kurnool
During its existence from 1953 to 1956, the capital of Andhra State was Kurnool.
Bombay State was split into the linguistic states of Gujarat and Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, by the Bombay Reorganisation Act.
Answer: True
Bombay State was split into the linguistic states of Gujarat and Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, through the Bombay Reorganisation Act.
The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, resulted in the creation of Haryana and the transfer of Punjab's southern districts to Himachal Pradesh.
Answer: False
The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, led to the creation of Haryana and the transfer of Punjab's *northern* districts to Himachal Pradesh, not southern districts.
Nagaland achieved statehood on December 1, 1963, transitioning from a union territory.
Answer: True
Nagaland achieved statehood on December 1, 1963, transitioning from its previous status as a union territory.
Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975, and its monarchy was retained.
Answer: False
Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975, but its monarchy was *abolished* at that time.
In November 2000, three new states were created: Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal (later Uttarakhand), and Jharkhand.
Answer: True
In November 2000, Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal (subsequently renamed Uttarakhand), and Jharkhand were indeed created as new states.
Telangana was created on June 2, 2014, from ten former districts of south-eastern Andhra Pradesh.
Answer: False
Telangana was created on June 2, 2014, from ten former districts of *north-western* Andhra Pradesh, not south-eastern.
In August 2019, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two distinct union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Answer: True
In August 2019, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was indeed reorganized into two distinct union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, effective October 31, 2019.
The union territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged into a single union territory in January 2020.
Answer: True
The union territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged into a single union territory, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, in January 2020.
The former Bombay State (1950–1960) was reorganized into the present-day states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and entirely into Karnataka.
Answer: False
The former Bombay State was reorganized into Maharashtra and Gujarat, with only a *portion* contributing to Karnataka, not entirely.
The former East Punjab state (1947–1966) was reorganized into the present-day states of Punjab and Haryana, along with the union territory of Chandigarh and parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Answer: True
The former East Punjab state was indeed reorganized into the present-day states of Punjab and Haryana, the union territory of Chandigarh, and parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh transitioned from a union territory to an Indian state on February 20, 1987.
Answer: True
Arunachal Pradesh transitioned from a union territory to an Indian state on February 20, 1987.
When was Bombay State split into the linguistic states of Gujarat and Maharashtra?
Answer: May 1, 1960
Bombay State was split into Gujarat and Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, by the Bombay Reorganisation Act.
Which of the following was an outcome of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?
Answer: The creation of Haryana and the designation of Chandigarh as a union territory and shared capital.
The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, resulted in the creation of Haryana and the designation of Chandigarh as a union territory and shared capital for both Punjab and Haryana.
On what date did Nagaland achieve statehood?
Answer: December 1, 1963
Nagaland achieved statehood on December 1, 1963.
When did Sikkim become the 22nd state of the Indian Union?
Answer: May 16, 1975
Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975.
Which three new states were created in November 2000?
Answer: Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal, and Jharkhand
In November 2000, Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal (later Uttarakhand), and Jharkhand were created as new states.
From which state was Telangana created on June 2, 2014?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Telangana was created on June 2, 2014, from ten former districts of Andhra Pradesh.
What administrative change occurred in Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019?
Answer: It was reorganized into two distinct union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
In August 2019, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two distinct union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
When was the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu established?
Answer: January 26, 2020
The union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was established on January 26, 2020, following the merger of the former union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
India's federal union is currently composed of 28 states and 8 union territories, totaling 36 subnational entities.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that India's federal union comprises 28 states and 8 union territories, amounting to 36 subnational entities.
According to the 2011 census, Maharashtra has the highest population among Indian states.
Answer: False
According to the 2011 census, *Uttar Pradesh* has the highest population among Indian states, not Maharashtra.
Rajasthan is the largest state by area in India, covering 342,239 square kilometers.
Answer: True
Rajasthan is confirmed as the largest state by area in India, covering 342,239 square kilometers.
Jharkhand's only official language is Hindi, with no additional official languages recognized.
Answer: False
While Hindi is the official language of Jharkhand, the state also recognizes numerous additional official languages, reflecting its diverse linguistic heritage.
Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka are the two Indian states that have dual capitals (summer and winter).
Answer: False
Himachal Pradesh and *Maharashtra* are the two Indian states that have dual capitals (summer and winter), not Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka.
Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which was established as a union territory on November 1, 1956.
Answer: True
Port Blair is indeed the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which was established as a union territory on November 1, 1956.
According to the 2011 census, Delhi has the highest population among Indian union territories.
Answer: True
According to the 2011 census, Delhi holds the highest population among Indian union territories.
Lakshadweep is the largest union territory by area in India, covering 59,146 square kilometers.
Answer: False
Lakshadweep is actually the *smallest* union territory by area in India, covering only 32 square kilometers. *Ladakh* is the largest, covering 59,146 square kilometers.
The official languages of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir include Dogri, English, Hindi, Kashmiri, and Urdu.
Answer: True
The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir officially recognizes Dogri, English, Hindi, Kashmiri, and Urdu as its official languages.
The total population of all states in India, according to the 2011 census data, is 1,178,310,321.
Answer: True
According to the 2011 census data, the total population of all states in India is accurately reported as 1,178,310,321.
The combined area of all union territories in India, according to the 2011 census data, is 112,348 square kilometers.
Answer: True
The combined area of all union territories in India, as per the 2011 census data, is indeed 112,348 square kilometers.
What is the total number of subnational entities (states and union territories) that constitute India's federal union?
Answer: 36
India's federal union is currently composed of 28 states and 8 union territories, totaling 36 subnational entities.
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: Amaravati
The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati, a planned city designated as the state's new capital.
According to the 2011 census, which Indian state has the highest population?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
According to the 2011 census, Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states.
Which state is the smallest by area in India?
Answer: Goa
Goa is the smallest state by area in India, covering 3,702 square kilometers.
Which two Indian states have dual capitals (summer and winter)?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh (Shimla/Dharamshala) and Maharashtra (Mumbai/Nagpur) are the two Indian states with dual capitals.
What is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Answer: Port Blair
The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair.
According to the 2011 census, which union territory has the lowest population?
Answer: Lakshadweep
According to the 2011 census, Lakshadweep has the lowest population among Indian union territories, with 64,473 people.
What is the largest union territory by area in India?
Answer: Ladakh
Ladakh is the largest union territory by area in India, covering 59,146 square kilometers.