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Union and Its Territory (Articles 1–4)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Details how India is described as a “Union of States.” The Constitution allows the reorganization of states, admission of new states, alteration of boundaries, and formation of Union Territories. Parliament has supreme authority to redraft state boundaries without the states’ consent, reflecting the unitary tilt. Over time, these provisions facilitated the creation of linguistic states, ensuring administrative convenience and accommodating regional aspirations. This flexibility has helped maintain national integrity while granting autonomy to regional identities. Students should note various reorganizations like the State Reorganization Act (1956), leading to dynamic federal frontiers that balance unity and diversity in India’s political setup.

Practice Questions

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?