Historical background

Total Questions: 54

51. When was the State Reorganisation Act passed by the Government of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) 1956
Solution:After independence, the States Reorganization Act, 1956 was passed by Parliament which made the provision for the reorganization of states on the basis of language.

52. Which part of the Constitution of India deals with the relation between the Union and the States? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Part XI
Solution:Part XI of the Constitution of India deals with the relations between the Union (Centre) and the States.

53. Bombay state was split along linguistic lines, forming Maharashtra and________ in the year 1960. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Gujarat
Solution:In May 1960, the state of Bombay was bifurcated on linguistic basis to form Maharashtra and Gujarat.

54. Which modernday Indian state was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces by the Britishers? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:The United Provinces which was precursor to modern UP, was created by the British on April 1, 1937. Uttar Pradesh came into existence on January 24, 1950. The name of the United Provinces was changed to 'Uttar Pradesh' by the United Provinces (Change of Name) Order, 1950.