Article 3 of the Indian Constitution

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial discusses Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, which empowers the Parliament to form new states and alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states. It explains the process of state formation, including separation and unification of territories, and the procedure for introducing related bills in Parliament. The tutorial also covers the role of the President and state legislatures in this process, and concludes with a call to practice questions on a Telegram channel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empower the Parliament to do?

Form new states and alter existing ones

Dissolve state assemblies

Appoint state governors

Impose taxes on states

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a method for forming a new state under Article 3?

Merging a state with a neighboring country

Uniting two or more states

Separating territory from an existing state

Uniting any territory with a part of a state

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can the Parliament do under Article 3 regarding the area of a state?

Decrease the area

Both increase and decrease the area

Increase the area

Neither increase nor decrease the area

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Before introducing a bill under Article 3, whose recommendation is required?

Prime Minister of India

Chief Justice of India

President of India

Governor of the concerned state

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the opinion of the state legislature binding on the Parliament when altering state boundaries?

Only if the President agrees

Only if the state agrees

No, it is not binding

Yes, it is binding

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the case of union territories, what is the role of the President regarding Article 3 bills?

No referral is needed

Refer the bill to the state legislature

Approve the bill without referral

Refer the bill to the union territory

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the procedure to introduce a bill under Article 3?

Approval by the Supreme Court

Approval by the Prime Minister

Recommendation by the President

Approval by the state legislature

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