State Politics in India

JKPSC Assistant Professor (Political Science) · Political Science · 56 practice questions with answers and explanations: 3 Easy, 52 Medium, 1 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

The Dravidian movement shaped state politics most strongly in:

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Gujarat
  3. Punjab
  4. Kerala
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Answer: A. The DMK and AIADMK trace their origin to it.

Sample Easy question 2

The States Reorganisation Commission was appointed in:

  1. 1956
  2. 1947
  3. 1950
  4. 1953
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Answer: D. It was headed by Fazl Ali.

Sample Easy question 3

The States Reorganisation Act was passed in:

  1. 1950
  2. 1956
  3. 1962
  4. 1953
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Answer: B. It reorganised states largely on linguistic lines.

Sample Medium question 4

The 'Red Corridor' of Naxalite influence includes Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and:

  1. Goa
  2. Punjab
  3. Odisha
  4. Kerala
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Answer: C. It also covers parts of Andhra and Maharashtra.

Sample Medium question 5

The 'Seven Sisters' refers to the states of:

  1. Seven river states
  2. Arunachal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
  3. Seven hill states
  4. Seven coastal states
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Answer: B. Sikkim is the 'brother'.

Sample Medium question 6

The Inner Line Permit system applies to some states of the:

  1. South
  2. Centre
  3. North-East
  4. West
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Answer: C. It restricts the entry of outsiders.

Sample Hard question 7

The Sarkaria Commission (1983) examined:

  1. Administrative reforms
  2. Panchayati raj
  3. Electoral reforms
  4. Centre–State relations
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Answer: D. It reported in 1988.

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