Articles Flashcards
What is the purpose of Article 1 of the Indian Constitution?
Article 1 defines India as a Union of States.
True or False: Article 2 allows for the admission of new states into the Union.
True
Fill in the blank: Article ___ deals with the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.
3
Which article grants the President the power to create new states?
Article 3
What does Article 4 pertain to?
Article 4 pertains to the laws made under Articles 2 and 3 and their provisions for the amendment of the Constitution.
Short Answer: What is the significance of Article 5?
Article 5 provides for the citizenship of persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan.
What does Article 6 cover?
Article 6 covers the rights of citizenship for persons of Indian origin who migrated to Pakistan and returned to India.
Multiple Choice: Which article addresses the citizenship of certain persons who are of Indian origin?
Article 6
True or False: Article 7 provides citizenship for those who migrated to Pakistan after the partition.
True
Fill in the blank: Article ___ outlines the rights of citizenship for persons who have migrated from Pakistan to India.
7
What is the main focus of Article 8?
Article 8 relates to the citizenship of persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
Short Answer: What does Article 9 state?
Article 9 states that no person shall be a citizen of India if they voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country.
Which article prohibits dual citizenship?
Article 9
True or False: Article 10 provides for the continuance of the rights of citizenship.
True
What does Article 11 empower Parliament to do?
Article 11 empowers Parliament to make provisions for citizenship laws.
Multiple Choice: Which article is concerned with the rights of citizenship?
Article 10
Fill in the blank: Article ___ deals with the powers of Parliament to regulate citizenship.
11
What is the significance of Article 12?
Article 12 defines the term ‘State’ in the context of fundamental rights.
True or False: Article 13 declares that laws inconsistent with fundamental rights are void.
True
What does Article 14 guarantee?
Article 14 guarantees the right to equality before the law.
Short Answer: What is the main provision of Article 15?
Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Which article provides for equality before the law?
Article 14
Fill in the blank: Article ___ prohibits discrimination on various grounds.
15
What does Article 16 ensure?
Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.