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Practice centre-state-relations with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the legislative relations between the Centre and the States?
Explanation: Part XI of the Constitution (Articles 245 to 255) deals with the legislative relations between the Centre and the States.
Q2.The power to make laws with respect to residuary subjects is vested in which of the following?
Explanation: Article 248 vests the residuary powers of legislation (subjects not enumerated in any of the three lists) in the Parliament.
Q3.Under Article 249, the Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State List in the national interest if a resolution is passed by:
Explanation: Under Article 249, if the Rajya Sabha declares by a resolution supported by not less than 2/3rds of the members present and voting that it is necessary in the national interest, Parliament can make laws on State List subjects.
Q4.Which amendment to the Constitution transferred five subjects including Education and Forests from the State List to the Concurrent List?
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 transferred five subjects to the Concurrent List: education, forests, weights and measures, protection of wild animals and birds, and administration of justice.
Q5.In case of a conflict between the Central law and the State law on a subject in the Concurrent List, which one prevails normally?
Explanation: In case of conflict on a Concurrent List subject, the Central law prevails over the State law. However, there is an exception if the State law has received the President's assent.
Q6.Which Article deals with the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys?
Explanation: Article 262 empowers the Parliament to provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of any inter-state river.
Q7.Who can establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Centre and States?
Explanation: Under Article 263, the President can establish an Inter-State Council if at any time it appears to him that the public interest would be served by its establishment.
Q8.Which of the following taxes are levied and collected by the Centre but assigned to the States?
Explanation: Article 269 mentions taxes levied and collected by the Centre but assigned to the States (e.g., taxes on the sale or purchase of goods other than newspapers in the course of inter-state trade).
Q9.When can Parliament legislate on State List subjects?
Explanation: Parliament can legislate on State List subjects under extraordinary circumstances: National Emergency (Art 250), by request of states (Art 252), for international agreements (Art 253), and Rajya Sabha resolution (Art 249).
Q10.The Constitution of India describes India as:
Explanation: Article 1 describes India as a 'Union of States'. The term 'Federation' has nowhere been used in the Constitution.
Q11.Under Article 356, President's Rule can be imposed in a state on the grounds of:
Explanation: Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Q12.Which commission was appointed in 1983 to review Centre-State relations?
Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission was appointed in 1983 by the Central government to examine and review the working of existing arrangements between the Centre and States.
Q13.Who appoints the Governor of a state?
Explanation: The Governor of a state is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Q14.Grants-in-aid to the states are provided under which Article of the Constitution?
Explanation: Article 275 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance and not to every state.
Q15.Which Article allows the Centre to give directions to a State to ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament?
Explanation: Article 256 states that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament.
Q16.The GST Council is a constitutional body constituted under which Article?
Explanation: Article 279A empowers the President to constitute a GST Council to make recommendations to the Union and States on GST issues.
Q17.Financial Emergency is declared under which Article?
Explanation: Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
Q18.Which schedule of the Indian Constitution divides legislative powers between the Union and the States?
Explanation: The 7th Schedule contains three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List, which divide the legislative powers.
Q19.In the Concurrent List, how many subjects were originally present?
Explanation: Originally, the Concurrent List had 47 subjects. It now has 52 subjects (after the 42nd Amendment transferred 5 subjects from the State List).
Q20.The power to adjudicate disputes between the Centre and States lies with the Supreme Court under which jurisdiction?
Explanation: Article 131 deals with the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to settle disputes between the Centre and one or more States.
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