Since 1950, the boundaries of which of the following states have been left unaltered by the Parliament till date?

1) Assam

2) Madhya Pradesh

3) Uttar Pradesh

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Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The constitution gives the Indian states a right to secede from the Union, if they so desire.

Reason (R): The state governments have been instituted autonomously from the Central Government by the Indian constitution.

In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

Which of these states are the renamed version of their predecessor, starting from India’s independence to present-day?

1) Karnataka

2) Tamil Nadu

3) Madhya Pradesh

4) Odisha

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Citizenship is not merely a legal concept. It is also closely related to larger notions of equality and rights. The key ideas or principles inherent in the citizenship of a democratic state is that

1) Citizenship helps ensures equality among citizens by countering the divisive effects of class hierarchy.

2) Civil rights of a citizen help protect her life, liberty and property.

3) Citizenship rights enable an individual to participate in the process of governance.

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An Overseas citizen of India (OCI) shall NOT be entitled to which of the following rights/freedoms conferred on a citizen of India?

1) Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

2) Registration as a voter under the Representation of the People Act, 1950

3) Adoption of Indian children

4) Practicing private profession as a doctor or lawyer in India

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