Territory of India · Indian Polity

The acquisition of territory by India must generally be followed by which constitutional action?

  1. Presidential assent
  2. Amendment of the First Schedule
  3. Referendum in the concerned territory
  4. Approval by all State Legislatures
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Correct answer: Amendment of the First Schedule

When new territory is acquired and integrated into India, the First Schedule must be amended to reflect the change. Such amendments are made through parliamentary legislation under Articles 2 and 4.

Difficulty: Medium Question 6 of 20

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