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1. The Indian Constitution establishes a system that is:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Unitary
b) Federal
c) Quasi-federal
d) Confederal
Answer:<\/strong> c) Quasi-federal
Explanation:<\/strong> The Indian Constitution is often described as quasi-federal with a strong unitary bias<\/strong>. It has both federal and unitary features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Which country\u2019s model influenced India\u2019s federal system the most?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) USA
b) UK
c) Canada
d) Australia
Answer:<\/strong> c) Canada
Explanation:<\/strong> The Indian federal system is inspired by Canada<\/strong>, with a strong Centre and distribution of powers between Centre and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The term \u2018federation\u2019 has been used in which Article of the Indian Constitution?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 1
b) Article 2
c) Article 3
d) Article 4
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 1
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1 describes India as a \u201cUnion of States\u201d<\/strong>, not a federation, to stress the indestructible nature of the Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The distribution of powers between Centre and States in India is based on:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) American Constitution
b) British Constitution
c) Government of India Act, 1935
d) Canadian Constitution
Answer:<\/strong> c) Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation:<\/strong> The three-fold division of powers (Union, State, Concurrent Lists)<\/strong> is borrowed from the Government of India Act, 1935<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How many subjects are in the Union List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 66
b) 97
c) 100
d) 101
Answer:<\/strong> c) 100
Explanation:<\/strong> Originally, the Union List had 97 subjects<\/strong>; after amendments, now there are 100 subjects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. How many subjects are in the State List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 52
b) 61
c) 66
d) 72
Answer:<\/strong> b) 61
Explanation:<\/strong> The State List originally had 66 subjects<\/strong>; after the 42nd Amendment, it has 61 subjects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. How many subjects are in the Concurrent List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 42
b) 47
c) 52
d) 55
Answer:<\/strong> c) 52
Explanation:<\/strong> The Concurrent List now has 52 subjects<\/strong> (originally 47). Both Centre and States can legislate on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Which list has the \u2018Residuary Powers\u2019?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) President\u2019s discretion
Answer:<\/strong> a) Union List
Explanation:<\/strong> Residuary powers are vested in the Union Government<\/strong> under Article 248.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The division of powers between Centre and States is mentioned in which Schedule?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 6th Schedule
b) 7th Schedule
c) 8th Schedule
d) 9th Schedule
Answer:<\/strong> b) 7th Schedule
Explanation:<\/strong> The 7th Schedule contains Union, State, and Concurrent Lists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. The Indian federal system is called \u201cUnion of States\u201d to indicate:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States have right to secede
b) States have no right to secede
c) India is confederal
d) States are supreme
Answer:<\/strong> b) States have no right to secede
Explanation:<\/strong> The expression \u201cUnion of States\u201d signifies that states cannot separate from the Union<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Which Article deals with Parliament\u2019s power to reorganize states?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 1
b) Article 2
c) Article 3
d) Article 4
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 3
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new states, alter boundaries, or change names of states.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The residuary powers in the USA are vested in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Centre
b) States
c) President
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) States
Explanation:<\/strong> In contrast to India, residuary powers lie with the States in the USA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Who described the Indian Constitution as \u201cfederal in form but unitary in spirit\u201d?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) K. M. Munshi
b) B. R. Ambedkar
c) Granville Austin
d) K. C. Wheare
Answer:<\/strong> d) K. C. Wheare
Explanation:<\/strong> K. C. Wheare, a constitutional expert, described the Indian system as quasi-federal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Which feature makes India\u2019s federal system different from the USA?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Dual citizenship
b) Single citizenship
c) Division of powers
d) Supremacy of Constitution
Answer:<\/strong> b) Single citizenship
Explanation:<\/strong> Unlike the USA, India has single citizenship<\/strong> for the entire country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Who is the head of the Union Executive?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The President is the constitutional head<\/strong> of the Union Executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Who is the head of the State Executive?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) High Court Chief Justice
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> b) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is the constitutional head<\/strong> of the State Executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Under normal conditions, residuary powers belong to:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) Centre
c) Both Centre and States
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) Centre
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 248 vests residuary powers in Parliament<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Which list includes subjects like Police, Public Health, and Agriculture?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) None
Answer:<\/strong> b) State List
Explanation:<\/strong> The State List includes subjects of local importance<\/strong> such as police, health, and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Which list includes subjects like Education, Forests, and Marriage?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Residuary
Answer:<\/strong> c) Concurrent List
Explanation:<\/strong> Both Centre and States can legislate<\/strong> on subjects in the Concurrent List, but Union law prevails in conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Which body resolves disputes between Centre and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Supreme Court
d) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> c) Supreme Court
Explanation:<\/strong> The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution<\/strong> and resolves Centre-State disputes (Article 131).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which Article provides for Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 262
b) Article 263
c) Article 280
d) Article 300
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 263
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 263 provides for Inter-State Council<\/strong> to promote coordination between Centre and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. The Inter-State Council was established in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 1989
b) 1990
c) 1992
d) 1995
Answer:<\/strong> b) 1990
Explanation:<\/strong> The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 by a Presidential order<\/strong> based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Who is the Chairman of the Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Home Minister
d) Vice President
Answer:<\/strong> b) Prime Minister
Explanation:<\/strong> The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Inter-State Council<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Which Article empowers Parliament to adjudicate disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 260
b) Article 261
c) Article 262
d) Article 263
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 262
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 262 empowers Parliament to adjudicate disputes relating to inter-state rivers and waters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which body is empowered to make recommendations on Centre-State financial relations?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Inter-State Council
b) Finance Commission
c) Planning Commission
d) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> b) Finance Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Finance Commission (Article 280)<\/strong> recommends distribution of taxes and grants between Centre and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Which Commission recommended the establishment of the Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Rajamannar Committee
d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Answer:<\/strong> a) Sarkaria Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sarkaria Commission (1983)<\/strong> recommended setting up an Inter-State Council to improve Centre-State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. The Finance Commission is appointed after every:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 10 years
Answer:<\/strong> b) 5 years
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 280<\/strong>, the President constitutes a Finance Commission every five years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. The Planning Commission was replaced by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) GST Council
b) Finance Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Economic Council
Answer:<\/strong> c) NITI Aayog
Explanation:<\/strong> In 2015, NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission<\/strong> as a policy think tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Which body recommends the distribution of GST revenues between Centre and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) GST Council
b) Finance Commission
c) Planning Commission
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> a) GST Council
Explanation:<\/strong> The GST Council (Article 279A)<\/strong> recommends rates, distribution, and structure of GST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The GST Council is chaired by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) RBI Governor
Answer:<\/strong> c) Finance Minister
Explanation:<\/strong> The Union Finance Minister is the Chairman<\/strong> of the GST Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Which body is known as the “super cabinet” of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Inter-State Council
b) GST Council
c) Finance Commission
d) Planning Commission
Answer:<\/strong> b) GST Council
Explanation:<\/strong> The GST Council is often called the “super cabinet”<\/strong> because it influences both Union and State financial policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Under Article 200, the Governor can:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Dissolve State Legislature
b) Reserve a Bill for President\u2019s consideration
c) Dismiss Chief Minister
d) Issue Ordinances
Answer:<\/strong> b) Reserve a Bill for President\u2019s consideration
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor has the power to reserve certain State Bills for the President<\/strong> under Article 200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. The residuary powers in India are vested in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) Centre
c) Both Centre & States
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) Centre
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 248 gives residuary powers to the Parliament<\/strong> (Centre).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Which Article deals with Freedom of Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 300
b) Article 301
c) Article 302
d) Article 303
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 301
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 301 ensures freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse throughout India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Restrictions on trade between states can be imposed by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Parliament
c) Governor
d) Supreme Court
Answer:<\/strong> b) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 302<\/strong>, only Parliament can impose restrictions<\/strong> on inter-state trade and commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Which Article empowers the President to establish Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 262
b) 263
c) 280
d) 356
Answer:<\/strong> b) 263
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 263 provides the basis for establishing an Inter-State Council<\/strong> for coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Zonal Councils were set up under the recommendation of:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajamannar Committee
b) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
c) Sarkaria Commission
d) Punchhi Commission
Answer:<\/strong> b) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Explanation:<\/strong> Zonal Councils were created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956<\/strong> to promote cooperation between states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. How many Zonal Councils are there in India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer:<\/strong> b) 5
Explanation:<\/strong> There are five Zonal Councils \u2013 North, South, East, West, and Central<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Which states\/UTs are covered under the North-Eastern Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 5 States + 2 UTs
b) 6 States + 1 UT
c) 7 States + 1 UT
d) 8 States
Answer:<\/strong> d) 8 States
Explanation:<\/strong> The North-Eastern Council covers all 8 states of the region (7 sisters + Sikkim)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. The power to reorganize the boundaries of States belongs to:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Supreme Court
Answer:<\/strong> c) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 3<\/strong>, only Parliament has the power to reorganize state boundaries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. The Constitution of India is more:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Federal than Unitary
b) Unitary than Federal
c) Confederal
d) Presidential
Answer:<\/strong> b) Unitary than Federal
Explanation:<\/strong> India is quasi-federal<\/strong> but leans towards unitary features<\/strong> for strong national unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Which Article provides for adjudication of disputes relating to inter-state waters?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 260
b) 261
c) 262
d) 263
Answer:<\/strong> c) 262
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 262 empowers Parliament to adjudicate inter-state water disputes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Which Act provided the first federal structure in India?<\/strong>
a) Regulating Act, 1773
b) Government of India Act, 1919
c) Government of India Act, 1935
d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer:<\/strong> c) Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation:<\/strong> The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced federal features<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. How many types of emergencies can affect the federal structure in India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer:<\/strong> c) Three
Explanation:<\/strong> The Constitution provides for three emergencies<\/strong> \u2013 National, State, and Financial \u2013 which impact federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. During a National Emergency, India becomes:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) More Federal
b) More Unitary
c) Confederal
d) Presidential
Answer:<\/strong> b) More Unitary
Explanation:<\/strong> During an Article 352 National Emergency<\/strong>, powers concentrate in the Centre, making India unitary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Which Article mentions that Union law prevails over State law in case of conflict?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 251
b) 252
c) 253
d) 254
Answer:<\/strong> d) 254
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 254 provides that Union law prevails<\/strong> in case of conflict on a Concurrent List subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Which list includes subjects like defence, railways, foreign affairs, and atomic energy?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Residuary List
Answer:<\/strong> a) Union List
Explanation:<\/strong> Subjects of national importance<\/strong> like defence and foreign affairs belong to the Union List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Which list includes subjects like marriage, adoption, bankruptcy, and contracts?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Residuary List
Answer:<\/strong> c) Concurrent List
Explanation:<\/strong> The Concurrent List includes subjects of joint concern<\/strong> like marriage, contracts, and bankruptcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Which entry was shifted from State List to Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Defence
b) Education
c) Agriculture
d) Police
Answer:<\/strong> b) Education
Explanation:<\/strong> The 42nd Amendment moved Education from the State List to the Concurrent List<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Which Article mentions that Parliament can legislate on State subjects with consent of States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 249
b) 250
c) 252
d) 253
Answer:<\/strong> c) 252
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 252<\/strong>, Parliament can legislate on a State subject if two or more State legislatures pass a resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The Constitution of India is described as a:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Federation of States
b) Union of States
c) Confederation of States
d) Quasi-Federal Union
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union of States
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1 declares India as a \u201cUnion of States\u201d<\/strong>, emphasizing the indestructible union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Indian federalism?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Supremacy of Constitution
b) Independent Judiciary
c) Dual Citizenship
d) Division of Powers
Answer:<\/strong> c) Dual Citizenship
Explanation:<\/strong> Unlike the USA, India provides single citizenship<\/strong> to promote unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. In India, residuary powers are vested in the:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) Centre
c) Both Centre & States
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> b) Centre
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 248<\/strong> vests residuary powers with the Union Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The power to legislate on Union List subjects lies with:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) Both Centre & States
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> The Union List includes subjects of national importance<\/strong> like defence, railways, foreign affairs etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The power to legislate on Concurrent List subjects lies with:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament only
b) State Legislatures only
c) Both Parliament & State Legislatures
d) President only
Answer:<\/strong> c) Both Parliament & State Legislatures
Explanation:<\/strong> On Concurrent List subjects<\/strong>, both Union and State legislatures can make laws (Article 246).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Which Article provides that Parliament can legislate on State subjects in the national interest with Rajya Sabha approval?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 248
b) 249
c) 250
d) 251
Answer:<\/strong> b) 249
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 249<\/strong> allows Parliament to legislate on a State subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by 2\/3 majority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. During a National Emergency, Parliament can legislate on:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List only
b) State List only
c) Both Union and State Lists
d) Residuary List only
Answer:<\/strong> c) Both Union and State Lists
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 250<\/strong>, Parliament can make laws on State subjects during a National Emergency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. In case of conflict on Concurrent List laws, which prevails?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State Law
b) Union Law
c) Judiciary decides
d) President decides
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union Law
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 254<\/strong> states that Union law prevails over State law in case of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The Rajamannar Committee was appointed by which State Government?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) West Bengal
Answer:<\/strong> b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:<\/strong> The Rajamannar Committee (1969)<\/strong> was appointed by Tamil Nadu to examine Centre-State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Which Commission reviewed Centre-State relations in 1983?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Rajamannar Committee
d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Answer:<\/strong> a) Sarkaria Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sarkaria Commission (1983)<\/strong> made key recommendations for Centre-State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. Which Commission on Centre-State relations was set up in 2007?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajamannar Committee
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Sarkaria Commission
d) None of these
Answer:<\/strong> b) Punchhi Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Punchhi Commission (2007)<\/strong> reviewed Centre-State relations and gave its report in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Which Article empowers Parliament to legislate for two or more states by their consent?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 248
b) 249
c) 250
d) 252
Answer:<\/strong> d) 252
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 252<\/strong> allows Parliament to legislate on State subjects if two or more States pass a resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Which Amendment established the Inter-State Council in 1990?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) Presidential Order
Answer:<\/strong> d) Presidential Order
Explanation:<\/strong> The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 by Presidential order under Article 263<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Which type of federalism does India follow?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Dual Federalism
b) Co-operative Federalism
c) Competitive Federalism
d) Confederalism
Answer:<\/strong> b) Co-operative Federalism
Explanation:<\/strong> India follows co-operative federalism<\/strong>, encouraging Centre and States to work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. The concept of \u201cco-operative federalism\u201d in India is strengthened by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) GST Council
b) Finance Commission
c) Inter-State Council
d) All of the above
Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> Institutions like GST Council, Finance Commission, and Inter-State Council<\/strong> promote cooperative federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Which Article provides for adjudication of inter-state water disputes?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 260
b) 262
c) 263
d) 280
Answer:<\/strong> b) 262
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 262<\/strong> empowers Parliament to provide for adjudication of inter-state water disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Which tribunal is related to inter-state water disputes?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Green Tribunal
b) Water Disputes Tribunal
c) Interstate Tribunal
d) Arbitration Tribunal
Answer:<\/strong> b) Water Disputes Tribunal
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament has established Water Disputes Tribunals<\/strong> under the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The President can establish an Inter-State Council under Article:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 261
b) 262
c) 263
d) 280
Answer:<\/strong> c) 263
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 263 empowers the President<\/strong> to establish an Inter-State Council for coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Zonal Councils are headed by the:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Union Home Minister
d) Governor
Answer:<\/strong> c) Union Home Minister
Explanation:<\/strong> The Union Home Minister is the Chairman of all Zonal Councils<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Who is the Vice-Chairman of a Zonal Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Governor of a State
b) Chief Minister of a State (on rotation)
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer:<\/strong> b) Chief Minister of a State (on rotation)
Explanation:<\/strong> The Chief Minister of a state acts as Vice-Chairman of a Zonal Council by rotation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. How many subjects are there in the Union List at present?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 97
b) 100
c) 101
d) 98
Answer:<\/strong> a) 97
Explanation:<\/strong> The Union List presently contains 97 subjects<\/strong> (reduced from 100 by 42nd Amendment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. How many subjects are there in the State List at present?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 61
b) 66
c) 67
d) 68
Answer:<\/strong> b) 66
Explanation:<\/strong> The State List currently has 66 subjects<\/strong> (reduced from 61 by 42nd Amendment, later adjusted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. How many subjects are there in the Concurrent List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 47
b) 48
c) 49
d) 52
Answer:<\/strong> a) 47
Explanation:<\/strong> The Concurrent List has 47 subjects<\/strong>, including education, forests, and marriage laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Which list gives power to Parliament to make laws on international treaties and agreements?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Residuary Powers
Answer:<\/strong> a) Union List
Explanation:<\/strong> International treaties and agreements are included in the Union List<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which list includes criminal law, marriage, divorce, and succession?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Residuary Powers
Answer:<\/strong> c) Concurrent List
Explanation:<\/strong> These subjects are included in the Concurrent List<\/strong>, allowing both Union and States to legislate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the division of powers between Union and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 6th Schedule
b) 7th Schedule
c) 8th Schedule
d) 10th Schedule
Answer:<\/strong> b) 7th Schedule
Explanation:<\/strong> The 7th Schedule<\/strong> contains three lists \u2013 Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The 7th Schedule contains how many lists?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer:<\/strong> b) Three
Explanation:<\/strong> The Union List, State List, and Concurrent List<\/strong> are part of the 7th Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. The Indian federation is described as \u201cQuasi-Federal\u201d because:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States are stronger than Centre
b) Centre is stronger than States
c) Both are equal
d) States can secede
Answer:<\/strong> b) Centre is stronger than States
Explanation:<\/strong> India has a federal system with unitary bias<\/strong>, giving more power to the Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Which Article declares India a \u2018Union of States\u2019?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 1
b) Article 3
c) Article 5
d) Article 7
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 1
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 1<\/strong> declares India as a \u201cUnion of States.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Under which Article can new states be formed or existing states be altered?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 1
b) Article 2
c) Article 3
d) Article 4
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 3
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> empowers Parliament to form new states or alter boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Financial relations between Union and States are dealt with in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Part IX
b) Part XII
c) Part XIII
d) Part XIV
Answer:<\/strong> b) Part XII
Explanation:<\/strong> Part XII (Articles 268\u2013293)<\/strong> deals with financial relations between Union and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Which body recommends distribution of financial resources between Union and States?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Planning Commission
b) Finance Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> b) Finance Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Finance Commission (Article 280)<\/strong> recommends financial distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. The Finance Commission is appointed after every:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 10 years
Answer:<\/strong> b) 5 years
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 280<\/strong> provides for the appointment of a Finance Commission every 5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. Which tax is levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Corporation tax
b) GST
c) Stamp duties
d) Customs duty
Answer:<\/strong> c) Stamp duties
Explanation:<\/strong> Certain duties like stamp duties and excise duties on medicinal preparations<\/strong> are levied by Union but collected by States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. GST Council is an example of:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Competitive federalism
b) Co-operative federalism
c) Confederalism
d) Dual federalism
Answer:<\/strong> b) Co-operative federalism
Explanation:<\/strong> The GST Council<\/strong> promotes Centre-State co-operation in taxation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Which Article provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 280
b) Article 281
c) Article 282
d) Article 283
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 280
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 280<\/strong> provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Grants-in-aid to States are provided under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 270
b) Article 275
c) Article 280
d) Article 281
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 275
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 275<\/strong> provides for grants-in-aid to certain States from the Consolidated Fund of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in the year:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
Answer:<\/strong> c) 2015
Explanation:<\/strong> The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015<\/strong> to promote cooperative federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Which body is described as the \u201cThink Tank of India\u201d?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Finance Commission
b) Planning Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> c) NITI Aayog
Explanation:<\/strong> The NITI Aayog<\/strong> is called the \u201cThink Tank of India.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. The residuary powers of legislation in India belong to:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) Union Parliament
c) Both Centre and States
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Unlike the US, in India residuary powers are vested in the Centre (Article 248)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. In financial matters, if there is a conflict between Union and State law, which prevails?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union law
b) State law
c) Both cease to exist
d) Judiciary decides
Answer:<\/strong> a) Union law
Explanation:<\/strong> In case of conflict, Union law prevails<\/strong> over State law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Which of the following is NOT true about Indian federalism?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Single Constitution
b) Dual Citizenship
c) Strong Centre
d) Supremacy of Constitution
Answer:<\/strong> b) Dual Citizenship
Explanation:<\/strong> India has single citizenship<\/strong>, unlike true federations like the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Which country\u2019s federal system influenced Indian federalism the most?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) USA
b) Canada
c) UK
d) Australia
Answer:<\/strong> b) Canada
Explanation:<\/strong> The Indian model of strong Centre federalism is closer to Canada<\/strong> than USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. In case of failure of constitutional machinery in a state, President\u2019s Rule can be imposed under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 365
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 356
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356<\/strong> provides for President\u2019s Rule in case of breakdown of state machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. Financial Emergency can be declared under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 350
b) Article 352
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> d) Article 360
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 360<\/strong> empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Which Article empowers the Union to give directions to the States to ensure compliance with laws?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 355
b) Article 356
c) Article 357
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 355
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 355<\/strong> imposes a duty on the Union to protect States and ensure constitutional compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The power to reorganize the boundaries of States rests with:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) State Legislatures
c) Parliament
d) Prime Minister
Answer:<\/strong> c) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> gives Parliament the power to reorganize States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. The Sarkaria Commission recommended maximum use of:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 356
b) Article 360
c) Article 263
d) Zonal Councils
Answer:<\/strong> d) Zonal Councils
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sarkaria Commission recommended strengthening Zonal Councils<\/strong> to improve Centre-State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The Punchhi Commission recommended that President\u2019s Rule under Article 356 should be used:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Frequently
b) Rarely, as a last resort
c) Regularly in coalition governments
d) At the will of Centre
Answer:<\/strong> b) Rarely, as a last resort
Explanation:<\/strong> The Punchhi Commission stressed that Article 356 should be used sparingly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. The ultimate aim of federalism in India is to:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Strengthen the States
b) Strengthen the Centre
c) Balance unity with diversity
d) Allow States to secede
Answer:<\/strong> c) Balance unity with diversity
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