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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.The 'Punchhi Commission' was constituted by the Government of India in April 2007 under the chairmanship of:
Explanation: It was chaired by Madan Mohan Punchhi, a former Chief Justice of India.
Q2.The Net proceeds of any tax or duty are ascertained and certified by whom?
Explanation: Article 279 states that the 'net proceeds' of any tax or duty shall be ascertained and certified by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, whose certificate is final.
Q3.Which Article allows the Union to confer powers on the State in certain cases?
Explanation: Article 258(1) allows the President, with the consent of the State Government, to entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that Government functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.
Q4.Administrative relations between Centre and States are mentioned in which articles?
Explanation: Articles 256 to 263 in Part XI of the Constitution deal with the administrative relations between the Centre and the States.
Q5.Which subject was NOT originally in the Concurrent List but added later?
Explanation: 'Administration of Justice' (constitution and organization of all courts except the Supreme Court and the High Courts) was transferred from State List to Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976.
Q6.The Inter-State Water Disputes Act was enacted by Parliament in which year?
Explanation: Pursuant to Article 262, Parliament enacted the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.
Q7.Who is the Vice-Chairman of the Zonal Councils?
Explanation: The Chief Ministers of the States included in each zone act as Vice-Chairman of the Zonal Council for that zone by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time.
Q8.Which of the following creates a 'unitary bias' in the Indian federal system?
Explanation: The appointment of the Governor by the Centre, Single Citizenship, Integrated Judiciary, and Emergency provisions create a unitary bias. Independent Judiciary and Bicameralism are federal features.
Q9.Statutory Grants are given to the states on the recommendation of:
Explanation: Statutory grants under Article 275 are given on the recommendation of the Finance Commission.
Q10.When Parliament makes a law on a State subject due to National Emergency, the law remains in force for how long after the emergency ceases?
Explanation: A law made by Parliament on a state subject during a National Emergency ceases to have effect on the expiration of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate.
Q11.The power of Parliament to establish a High Court for two or more states is an example of:
Explanation: This reflects the integrated judicial system and cooperative arrangements to handle judicial administration efficiently across state lines.
Q12.In the GST Council, a decision is taken by a majority of not less than:
Explanation: Every decision of the GST Council shall be taken at a meeting by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting.
Q13.The concept of 'Cooperative Federalism' is most strongly promoted by which body?
Explanation: While the Inter-State Council is the constitutional body for it, NITI Aayog (since 2015) explicitly mandates fostering cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives.
Q14.Tax on agricultural income is listed in which list?
Explanation: Taxes on agricultural income are mentioned in Entry 46 of the State List.
Q15.Under Article 250, Parliament gets power to legislate on State List subjects when:
Explanation: Article 250 empowers Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation.
Q16.Which Article places a ceiling on the 'Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments' levied by a State?
Explanation: Article 276 empowers a State legislature to levy taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments, but the total amount payable by any person shall not exceed ₹2,500 per annum.
Q17.The 'savings' clause in Article 277 protects which kind of taxes?
Explanation: Article 277 allows taxes which were being lawfully levied by a State government before the commencement of the Constitution to continue, even if they are now mentioned in the Union List, until Parliament provides otherwise.
Q18.Who has the power to appoint the 'Inter-State Water Disputes Tribunal'?
Explanation: Under the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956, the Central Government is empowered to set up a Tribunal for the adjudication of a water dispute when a request is received from a state government.
Q19.The recommendations of the Finance Commission are:
Explanation: The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are only of advisory nature and hence, not binding on the government.
Q20.Which of the following bodies is NOT mentioned in the Constitution?
Explanation: Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. The others are constitutional bodies.
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