RRB Group D GK GS Union and Its Territories, Complete Concept, State Formation
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RRB Group D GK GS Union and Its Territories is an important topic for scoring well in the RRB Group D examination. General Knowledge (GK) and General Studies (GS) play a pivotal role in clearing the RRB Group D exam. Among the various topics in Indian Polity, "The Union and its Territories" is a high-yield subject. Understanding the constitutional provisions and the chronological order of state formation is essential for every aspirant.
Here, we break down the core concepts of Part 1 of the Indian Constitution and provide an easy-to-remember trick for state formation years.
Understanding Part 1 of Indian Constitution
Part 1 of the Constitution (Articles 1 to 4) defines the nature of the Indian Union and the legal framework for altering its geography.
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Key Articles at a Glance |
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Article |
Description |
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Article 1 |
Defines "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States." It classifies the territory into States, Union Territories, and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time. |
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Article 2 |
Grants Parliament the power to admit or establish new states into the Union that were not previously part of India. |
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Article 3 |
Authorizes Parliament to form new states by separation of territory, increase or decrease the area of any state, and alter the boundaries or names of existing states. |
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Article 4 |
States that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not to be considered amendments of the Constitution under Article 368. |
Chronological Order of State Formation (Post-1950)
A frequent question in RRB Group D exams involves the sequence of state formation. To simplify this, use the following mnemonic shared in the lecture:
Shortcut Trick: G N H H M T M S M A G C U J T
By remembering this sequence, you can identify the formation years of states accurately:
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G – Gujarat (1960): Carved out of Bombay State.
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N – Nagaland (1963)
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H – Haryana (1966): Created from Punjab.
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H – Himachal Pradesh (1971): Elevated from UT to State.
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M – Manipur (1972)
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T – Tripura (1972)
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M – Meghalaya (1972)
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S – Sikkim (1975): Became the 22nd state of the Union.
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M – Mizoram (1987)
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A – Arunachal Pradesh (1987)
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G – Goa (1987): Became a full-fledged state.
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C – Chhattisgarh (2000): Carved from Madhya Pradesh.
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U – Uttarakhand (2000): Carved from Uttar Pradesh.
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J – Jharkhand (2000): Carved from Bihar.
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T – Telangana (2014): The latest state formed (carved from Andhra Pradesh).
Preparation Strategy for RRB Group D Polity
A smart preparation strategy is important to score well in Polity questions in the RRB Group D exam. Candidates should focus on constitutional provisions, recent political changes, and repeated exam trends. Regular revision and MCQ practice help improve accuracy and speed.
Focus on Amendments: Pay special attention to the 7th Amendment (State Reorganization) and the 36th Amendment (Sikkim).
Latest Updates: Always keep track of recent changes, such as the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh into Union Territories (2019) and the merger of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (2020).
Practice MCQs: Use the "Union and Its Territories" trick to solve previous year's questions on state sequence to build speed.
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