Polity·Constitution Basics
High FrequencyWhat does Article 1 declare India to be?
Answer: A Union of States — not a Federation.
Deliberate word choice: 'Union' signals states cannot secede; indestructible union of destructible states.
Archive · 8 December 2023
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
Answer: A Union of States — not a Federation.
Deliberate word choice: 'Union' signals states cannot secede; indestructible union of destructible states.
Answer: Operation Polo (1948) — police action by Sardar Patel; Nizam surrendered.
Nizam wanted independence; Razakars attacked Hindus; Indian Army entered September 1948.
Answer: Gyanesh Kumar, appointed February 2025.
He is distinct from Sanjay Malhotra who heads the RBI.
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