Union And It's Territories Flashcards
(21 cards)
Which Part of the Constitution deals with the Union & its territory?
Part I (Articles 1 to 4).
What does Article 1 of the Constitution state?
India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
What are the three components of India’s territory under Article 1?
States, Union Territories, and Territories acquired by India.
Why is India called a ‘Union’ and not a ‘Federation’?
Because states cannot secede; India is indestructible.
What does Article 2 of the Constitution deal with?
Admission or establishment of new states.
Which amendment admitted Sikkim as a state of India?
36th Amendment Act, 1975.
What does Article 3 allow the Parliament to do?
Form new states, alter boundaries, rename states, and change state areas.
What is the procedure under Article 3 for state reorganization?
President recommends the Bill → State Legislature views taken → Parliament passes it with a simple majority.
Is state consent mandatory under Article 3?
No, state consent is not mandatory.
Give an example of state formation under Article 3.
Telangana was formed from Andhra Pradesh in 2014.
What does Article 4 state about the laws under Articles 2 and 3?
They are not Constitutional Amendments and require only a simple majority.
Which recent Act is an example under Article 4?
Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019.
Who led the integration of princely states post-independence?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
What was the major Act passed for state reorganization on a linguistic basis?
States Reorganization Act, 1956.
How many states and UTs are there in India today?
28 States and 8 Union Territories.
Which was the first state formed on a linguistic basis?
Andhra Pradesh (Telugu-speaking).
Give an example of a state formed due to ethnic identity.
Nagaland, Mizoram, or Meghalaya.
Why was Telangana created?
Due to political and administrative demands for better governance.
Can Parliament change state names and boundaries?
Yes, under Article 3.
Are Articles 2 and 3 laws considered amendments under Article 368?
No, they are not considered Constitutional Amendments.
What are the key takeaways from Articles 1–4?
India is a Union of States; Parliament has complete authority over state formation and reorganization.
