SSC CGL Union and its Territory Mock Test 2026: 25 Questions with Detailed Solutions
Practice this SSC CGL Union and its Territory Mock Test 2026 to revise Article 1 to Article 4 of the Indian Constitution, Union of States, territory of India, First Schedule, admission of new states, formation of new states, alteration of state boundaries, change of state names, Union Territories and important polity facts for SSC CGL GK GS.
Union and its Territory is a small but important chapter in Indian Polity for SSC CGL General Awareness. Questions from this chapter are usually asked from Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, First Schedule, states, Union Territories, formation of new states and Parliament's power to reorganize state boundaries.
This SSC CGL Union and its Territory practice test includes 25 exam-style Indian Polity MCQs with detailed explanations, a 15-minute timer, answer key, score analysis and topic-wise performance. It is useful for SSC CGL Tier 1, SSC CHSL, SSC CPO, SSC MTS, Railway and other competitive exams.
For better preparation, focus on the difference between the Union of India and the territory of India. The Union of India generally refers to the states, while the territory of India includes states, Union Territories and any territory that may be acquired by India. Article 3 is especially important because it gives Parliament the power to form new states and alter areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
Official check: Always match your final preparation with the latest SSC CGL syllabus, notification and exam pattern.
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SSC CGL Union and its Territory Online Test 2026: Test Details
Student tip: Revise Articles 1 to 4 together. Article 1 defines India and its territory, Article 2 deals with admission or establishment of new states, Article 3 deals with formation and alteration of states, and Article 4 explains supplemental and consequential provisions.
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Most Important Union and its Territory Facts for SSC CGL
After submitting the mock test and checking the answer key, revise these important facts again. This section is useful for quick revision because SSC CGL often asks direct questions from Article 1 to Article 4 and the First Schedule.
| Article / Topic | Important Point | SSC CGL Revision Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Article 1 | India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. | Remember the exact phrase: Union of States. |
| Territory of India | Includes states, Union Territories and territories that may be acquired. | Do not confuse Union of India with territory of India. |
| First Schedule | Contains the names of states and Union Territories and their territorial extent. | Schedule-based questions are common in polity tests. |
| Article 2 | Deals with admission or establishment of new states. | Use Article 2 for new states not already part of India. |
| Article 3 | Deals with formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names. | This is the most important article in this chapter. |
| President's Recommendation | A bill under Article 3 can be introduced only with the recommendation of the President. | The concerned state legislature gives its views, but its consent is not binding. |
| Article 4 | Laws made under Articles 2 and 3 may include supplemental and consequential provisions. | Such laws are not considered constitutional amendments under Article 368. |
| Current Count | India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. | Always verify the latest count from official sources before exam revision. |
| Telangana | Telangana was formed in 2014. | It was formed by reorganizing Andhra Pradesh. |
| Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation | Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. | This is a high-value recent polity fact for exams. |
How to Revise Union and its Territory for SSC CGL?
For SSC CGL, revise Union and its Territory with Article 1 to Article 4. First understand Article 1 and the meaning of Union of States. Then revise Article 2 for admission or establishment of new states and Article 3 for formation of new states, alteration of areas, boundaries and names of states.
Also revise the difference between state consent and state views under Article 3. Parliament can reorganize states, but a bill for this purpose needs the recommendation of the President. The views of the concerned state legislature are considered, but Parliament is not bound by those views.
FAQs on SSC CGL Union and its Territory Mock Test 2026
Is Union and its Territory important for SSC CGL?
Yes, Union and its Territory is important for SSC CGL Indian Polity. Questions can come from Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, First Schedule, Union Territories and formation of new states.
How many questions are in this mock test?
This mock test includes 25 Indian Polity questions with detailed solutions, 15-minute timer, answer key, negative marking and topic-wise performance analysis.
Which article says India is a Union of States?
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution says that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
Which article deals with formation of new states?
Article 3 deals with formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
How should I prepare Union and its Territory for SSC CGL?
Revise Article 1 to Article 4, remember the First Schedule, understand Parliament's power under Article 3 and practise MCQs based on state reorganization and Union Territories.
