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Constitution · Part VI

The States — MCQs with answers

431 exam-style questions on this part, written from the actual legal text and tagged for UPSC, Judiciary and CLAT. Five are shown below with answers and explanations — the rest are in the free interactive drill.

Q1 · easy · Article 152

According to Article 152, as quoted, the expression "State" in this Part:

  1. A.Includes the State of Jammu and Kashmir
  2. B.Does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir✓ correct
  3. C.Includes only the State of Jammu and Kashmir
  4. D.Excludes all States mentioned elsewhere

Why: The provision states, "In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression 'State' does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir." It therefore declares that within this Part the expression 'State' excludes Jammu and Kashmir.

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Q2 · easy · Article 152

The words "In this Part" at the start of Article 152 mean that the exclusion of Jammu and Kashmir applies to:

  1. A.This Part of the Constitution✓ correct
  2. B.The entire Constitution of India
  3. C.Only statutes enacted by Parliament
  4. D.Only matters related to the Union Government

Why: Article 152 begins with the words "In this Part," which limits its operation to that Part. The text therefore confines the stated meaning of 'State' to the context of this Part rather than to the whole Constitution or to statutes generally.

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Q3 · medium · Article 152

How does the proviso phrase "unless the context otherwise requires" affect the exclusion in Article 152?

  1. A.It makes the exclusion absolute and unchangeable in all cases
  2. B.It applies the exclusion only to laws and not to constitutional provisions
  3. C.It allows 'State' to include Jammu and Kashmir in this Part if the context requires✓ correct
  4. D.It requires a separate enactment to include Jammu and Kashmir

Why: The phrase "unless the context otherwise requires" indicates that the exclusion is subject to contextual exception. Thus, within this Part the expression 'State' may include Jammu and Kashmir where the context demands it.

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Q4 · medium · Article 152

If a provision in another Part of the Constitution uses the word "State," does Article 152 automatically exclude Jammu and Kashmir from that use?

  1. A.Yes — Article 152 excludes Jammu and Kashmir from the word 'State' everywhere
  2. B.Yes — but only if Parliament so directs
  3. C.No — Article 152's exclusion is limited to this Part✓ correct
  4. D.No — the exclusion applies only to subordinate legislation, not to the Constitution

Why: Article 152 explicitly begins with "In this Part," which confines the rule to that Part. Therefore the exclusion does not automatically apply to uses of 'State' in other Parts of the Constitution.

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Q5 · hard · Article 152

Which statement best captures the legal effect of the clause "unless the context otherwise requires" in Article 152?

  1. A.It permanently bars Jammu and Kashmir from being a 'State' in any constitutional sense
  2. B.It permits inclusion of Jammu and Kashmir within the meaning of 'State' in this Part if the specific context in this Part needs it✓ correct
  3. C.It converts the exclusion into an instruction for Parliament to amend laws
  4. D.It applies the exclusion only during emergencies

Why: The clause "unless the context otherwise requires" creates an exception to the exclusion within this Part, meaning that if the immediate context in this Part requires, 'State' may include Jammu and Kashmir. The provision does not enact a permanent bar, nor does it mention Parliament or emergencies.

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