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.