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1. How many types of Centre\u2013State relations are there in the Indian Constitution?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer:<\/strong> c) Three
Explanation:<\/strong> The Constitution divides Centre\u2013State relations into Legislative, Administrative, and Financial<\/strong> relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Which Part of the Constitution deals with Centre\u2013State relations?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Part IX
b) Part XI
c) Part XII
d) Part XIV
Answer:<\/strong> b) Part XI
Explanation:<\/strong> Part XI (Articles 245\u2013263)<\/strong> deals with legislative and administrative relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 6th Schedule
b) 7th Schedule
c) 8th Schedule
d) 9th Schedule
Answer:<\/strong> b) 7th Schedule
Explanation:<\/strong> The 7th Schedule<\/strong> provides division of powers between Union and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Union List originally contained how many subjects?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 66
b) 97
c) 47
d) 59
Answer:<\/strong> b) 97
Explanation:<\/strong> The Union List originally had 97 subjects<\/strong> (now reduced due to GST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The State List originally contained how many subjects?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 66
b) 97
c) 47
d) 59
Answer:<\/strong> a) 66
Explanation:<\/strong> The State List had 66 subjects<\/strong> initially (now reduced to 61).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The Concurrent List originally contained how many subjects?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 47
b) 52
c) 66
d) 97
Answer:<\/strong> a) 47
Explanation:<\/strong> The Concurrent List had 47 subjects<\/strong> (now 52 after constitutional amendments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. In case of conflict between Union and State law on a Concurrent subject, which prevails?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State law
b) Union law
c) Both
d) Judiciary decides
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union law
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 254 gives Union law supremacy<\/strong> over State law on concurrent matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Residuary powers of legislation are vested in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) Centre
c) Both
d) Supreme Court
Answer:<\/strong> b) Centre
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 248<\/strong> vests residuary powers in Parliament<\/strong>, unlike the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Under which Article can Parliament legislate on State List subjects in national interest?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 248
b) Article 249
c) Article 250
d) Article 251
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 249
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 249<\/strong> allows Parliament to legislate on State subjects in national interest<\/strong> if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Parliament can legislate on State subjects during National Emergency under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 248
b) Article 249
c) Article 250
d) Article 252
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 250
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 250<\/strong> empowers Parliament to legislate on State subjects during a National Emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. With the consent of two or more States, Parliament can legislate on State subjects under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 248
b) Article 250
c) Article 252
d) Article 253
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 252
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 252<\/strong> allows Parliament to legislate on State subjects if two or more States consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. International treaties and agreements are implemented in India under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 249
b) Article 251
c) Article 253
d) Article 254
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 253
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 253<\/strong> empowers Parliament to legislate for implementing treaties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Which Article deals with inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and State legislatures?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 251
b) Article 252
c) Article 253
d) Article 254
Answer:<\/strong> d) Article 254
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 254<\/strong> deals with inconsistency between Union and State laws on Concurrent subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Which Article empowers the Union to give directions to States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 355
b) Article 356
c) Article 357
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 355
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 355<\/strong> makes it the duty of the Union to protect States and ensure constitutional governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Which Article provides for President\u2019s Rule in States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 352
b) Article 355
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 356
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356<\/strong> allows President\u2019s Rule if a State government fails to function constitutionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Who has the power to reorganize state boundaries?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State Assembly
b) Parliament
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Answer:<\/strong> b) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 3<\/strong> empowers Parliament<\/strong> to reorganize states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The Inter-State Council is established under which Article?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 263
b) Article 264
c) Article 265
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 263
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 263<\/strong> provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Who can establish the Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Parliament
d) Rajya Sabha
Answer:<\/strong> a) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 263<\/strong>, the President can establish an Inter-State Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Which body recommends financial distribution between Union and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) NITI Aayog
b) Finance Commission
c) Planning Commission
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

20. Grants-in-aid to States are provided under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 268
b) Article 270
c) Article 275
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 275
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 275<\/strong> provides for statutory grants to States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which type of tax is levied by the Union but collected and assigned to States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Customs duty
b) Income tax
c) GST
d) Corporation tax
Answer:<\/strong> b) Income tax
Explanation:<\/strong> Certain taxes like income tax<\/strong> are levied by Union but distributed among States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. 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> mandates the Finance Commission be appointed every 5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The Sarkaria Commission (1983) dealt with:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Electoral reforms
b) Panchayati Raj
c) Centre\u2013State relations
d) Judicial reforms
Answer:<\/strong> c) Centre\u2013State relations
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sarkaria Commission<\/strong> examined Centre\u2013State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. The Punchhi Commission (2007) was set up for:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Electoral reforms
b) Review of Centre\u2013State relations
c) Judicial reforms
d) Administrative reforms
Answer:<\/strong> b) Review of Centre\u2013State relations
Explanation:<\/strong> The Punchhi Commission (2007)<\/strong> reviewed Centre\u2013State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which term best describes Indian federalism?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Dual federalism
b) Quasi-federalism
c) Confederalism
d) Confederation
Answer:<\/strong> b) Quasi-federalism
Explanation:<\/strong> India is often described as a Quasi-federal state with a strong Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Who decides whether a matter falls under Union List or State List in case of dispute?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament
b) President
c) Supreme Court
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> c) Supreme Court
Explanation:<\/strong> The Supreme Court<\/strong> is the final interpreter of the Constitution and settles disputes on legislative competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Which Article empowers the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 352
b) Article 355
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 355
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 355 makes it the duty of the Union to protect States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which Article empowers the President to impose President\u2019s Rule in States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 352
b) Article 355
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 356
Explanation:<\/strong> President\u2019s Rule is imposed under Article 356<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. How many times has President\u2019s Rule been imposed in Punjab between 1950\u20131990?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 times
b) 5 times
c) 7 times
d) 8 times
Answer:<\/strong> d) 8 times
Explanation:<\/strong> Punjab saw 8 instances of President\u2019s Rule<\/strong> due to political instability and militancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Which Article empowers the Union Government to issue directions to States regarding use of official language?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 343
b) Article 344
c) Article 350
d) Article 350A
Answer:<\/strong> d) Article 350A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 350A<\/strong> directs States to provide primary education in mother tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

32. Corporation tax is levied and collected by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) States
b) Union
c) Both Union and States
d) RBI
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union
Explanation:<\/strong> Corporation tax<\/strong> is levied and collected solely by the Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Which Article provides for the establishment of Finance Commission?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 263
b) Article 280
c) Article 275
d) Article 246
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 280
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 280<\/strong> provides for Finance Commission every 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Which tax was subsumed under GST?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Customs duty
b) Excise duty on alcohol
c) Corporation tax
d) Service tax
Answer:<\/strong> d) Service tax
Explanation:<\/strong> Service tax<\/strong> is now included under GST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which of the following is a concurrent subject?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Police
b) Public order
c) Criminal law
d) Agriculture
Answer:<\/strong> c) Criminal law
Explanation:<\/strong> Criminal law<\/strong> is in the Concurrent List<\/strong>; both Centre and States can legislate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Agriculture is a subject under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Residuary powers
Answer:<\/strong> b) State List
Explanation:<\/strong> Agriculture<\/strong> is a State subject (though some aspects like research fall under Union).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Which of the following is NOT a Union List subject?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Defence
b) Atomic energy
c) Police
d) Citizenship
Answer:<\/strong> c) Police
Explanation:<\/strong> Police<\/strong> is in the State List<\/strong>, not Union List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Which subject was moved from State List to Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Education
b) Police
c) Agriculture
d) Land
Answer:<\/strong> a) Education
Explanation:<\/strong> 42nd Amendment (1976)<\/strong> transferred education<\/strong> to the Concurrent List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Which Article deals with freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse between States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 301
b) Article 302
c) Article 303
d) Article 304
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 301
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 301<\/strong> guarantees freedom of trade and commerce across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Restrictions on trade and commerce between States can be imposed by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State Legislature
b) Union Parliament
c) President
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament<\/strong> may impose restrictions in public interest (Article 302).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. The GST Council is constituted under which Article?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 268
b) Article 279A
c) Article 280
d) Article 285
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 279A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 279A<\/strong> establishes the GST Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

43. Who appoints the Finance Commission?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Finance Minister
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> President<\/strong> appoints the Finance Commission every 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. Which Article provides that taxes cannot be levied or collected without authority of law?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 246
b) Article 265
c) Article 266
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 265
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 265<\/strong> states no tax can be levied or collected without legal authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Consolidated Fund of India is mentioned in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 266
b) Article 267
c) Article 268
d) Article 270
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 266
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 266<\/strong> deals with Consolidated Fund of India and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Contingency Fund of India is under the authority of:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Finance Minister
d) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 267<\/strong> provides for Contingency Fund at disposal of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Which Article provides for distribution of revenues between Union and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 268\u2013281
b) Article 301\u2013307
c) Article 310\u2013323
d) Article 352\u2013360
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 268\u2013281
Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 268\u2013281<\/strong> deal with financial relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Which Article empowers Parliament to make laws for adjudication of inter-State water disputes?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 246
b) Article 262
c) Article 263
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 262
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 262<\/strong> gives Parliament power for inter-State river disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Inter-State Water Disputes Act was passed in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 1956
b) 1960
c) 1972
d) 1980
Answer:<\/strong> a) 1956
Explanation:<\/strong> The Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956<\/strong> was passed under Article 262.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Who decides inter-State water disputes if not settled by negotiation?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court
b) High Court
c) Tribunal
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> c) Tribunal
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 262, disputes are referred to a tribunal<\/strong>, not Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Which Article provides for establishment of an Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 263
b) Article 262
c) Article 280
d) Article 356
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 263
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 263<\/strong> provides for an Inter-State Council<\/strong> to coordinate between Union and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. Who constitutes the Inter-State Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Answer:<\/strong> c) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The President<\/strong> can establish an Inter-State Council under Article 263.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The Inter-State Council was set up in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 1980
b) 1985
c) 1990
d) 1992
Answer:<\/strong> c) 1990
Explanation:<\/strong> The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990<\/strong> on the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

55. Which Article empowers Parliament to adjudicate disputes regarding inter-State rivers?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 262
b) Article 263
c) Article 280
d) Article 356
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 262
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 262<\/strong> empowers Parliament to adjudicate disputes related to inter-State rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Which of the following is NOT a financial relation between Centre and State?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Distribution of taxes
b) Grants-in-aid
c) Loans from RBI
d) Residuary powers
Answer:<\/strong> d) Residuary powers
Explanation:<\/strong> Residuary powers<\/strong> are legislative, not financial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Grants-in-aid to States are provided under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 266
b) Article 275
c) Article 280
d) Article 356
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 275
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 275<\/strong> provides for statutory grants-in-aid to States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. Which body recommends distribution of taxes between Centre and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Planning Commission
b) NITI Aayog
c) Finance Commission
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> c) Finance Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> Finance Commission<\/strong> recommends financial distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The residuary powers of legislation are vested in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State Legislature
b) Union Parliament
c) Both Union and States
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 248 vests residuary powers in Union Parliament<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Which subject is included in the Union List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Police
b) Agriculture
c) Defence
d) Public health
Answer:<\/strong> c) Defence
Explanation:<\/strong> Defence<\/strong> is a Union subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. Which subject is included in the State List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Railways
b) Police
c) Citizenship
d) Banking
Answer:<\/strong> b) Police
Explanation:<\/strong> Police<\/strong> is a State subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Which subject is included in the Concurrent List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Defence
b) Agriculture
c) Criminal law
d) Banking
Answer:<\/strong> c) Criminal law
Explanation:<\/strong> Criminal law<\/strong> is in the Concurrent List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Residuary powers in the Indian Constitution are taken from:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) USA
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) UK
Answer:<\/strong> b) Canada
Explanation:<\/strong> Indian system of residuary powers being with Union is inspired from Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Which Article deals with borrowing powers of the Union and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 266
b) Article 268
c) Article 292\u2013293
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 292\u2013293
Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 292 (Union)<\/strong> and 293 (States)<\/strong> deal with borrowing powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which Article allows the Union to provide grants for welfare of Scheduled Tribes in States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 275
b) Article 280
c) Article 244
d) Article 330
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 275
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 275<\/strong> provides special grants for development of STs and SCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
Answer:<\/strong> c) 2015
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog<\/strong> was formed in 2015<\/strong>, replacing Planning Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Which body replaced the Planning Commission in 2015?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Finance Commission
b) GST Council
c) NITI Aayog
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> c) NITI Aayog
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog<\/strong> replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The first Finance Commission was constituted in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 1949
b) 1950
c) 1951
d) 1952
Answer:<\/strong> c) 1951
Explanation:<\/strong> The First Finance Commission<\/strong> was set up in 1951<\/strong>, chaired by K.C. Neogy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Finance Commission is appointed after every:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
Answer:<\/strong> c) 5 years
Explanation:<\/strong> Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Which Article provides for Finance Commission?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 263
b) Article 275
c) Article 280
d) Article 356
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 280
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 280<\/strong> provides for Finance Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. Who decides the distribution of grants-in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister
b) Finance Minister
c) Finance Commission
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> c) Finance Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> Finance Commission<\/strong> recommends distribution of grants-in-aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Which Article deals with the establishment of Consolidated Fund of India and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 266
b) Article 267
c) Article 275
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 266
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 266<\/strong> establishes Consolidated Fund of India and States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. Who is the custodian of the Consolidated Fund of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Finance Minister
c) Parliament
d) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Answer:<\/strong> a) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The President<\/strong> is the custodian of Consolidated Fund of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Contingency Fund of India can be operated by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Finance Minister
d) RBI
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 267<\/strong> provides that the President<\/strong> operates Contingency Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which Article provides for Public Accounts of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 266
b) Article 267
c) Article 148
d) Article 149
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 266
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 266<\/strong> mentions Public Account of India along with Consolidated Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Which Commission is most famous for reviewing Centre\u2013State relations?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Mandal Commission
d) Nanavati Commission
Answer:<\/strong> a) Sarkaria Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sarkaria Commission (1983\u20131988)<\/strong> comprehensively reviewed Centre\u2013State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The Punchhi Commission on Centre\u2013State Relations was set up in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 2005
b) 2007
c) 2008
d) 2010
Answer:<\/strong> b) 2007
Explanation:<\/strong> The Punchhi Commission<\/strong> was set up in 2007<\/strong>, headed by former CJI Madan Mohan Punchhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Which Article provides that the Union Government can give directions to a State?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 355
b) Article 356
c) Article 365
d) Article 368
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 355
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 355<\/strong> imposes duty on Union to protect States and ensure governance according to Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Which Article provides that President can impose President\u2019s Rule in States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 352
b) Article 355
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 356
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356<\/strong> provides for President\u2019s Rule in States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Maximum duration of President\u2019s Rule in a State (with Parliament approval) is:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
Answer:<\/strong> c) 3 years
Explanation:<\/strong> President\u2019s Rule can last maximum 3 years<\/strong>, with periodic approvals every 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Financial Emergency can be declared under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 365
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 360
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 360<\/strong> provides for Financial Emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Which Article empowers the Union to assume functions of State government in case of failure?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Article 355
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 365
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 356
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356<\/strong> allows Centre to assume State functions if Constitution is not followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. The Governor is the agent of the:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State Government
b) Union Government
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union Government
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor acts as a constitutional link between Union and State governments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. Which Schedule contains division of powers between Union and States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 6th Schedule
b) 7th Schedule
c) 8th Schedule
d) 9th Schedule
Answer:<\/strong> b) 7th Schedule
Explanation:<\/strong> 7th Schedule<\/strong> distributes subjects into Union, State, and Concurrent Lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. The Union List originally contained how many subjects?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 66
b) 97
c) 47
d) 77
Answer:<\/strong> b) 97
Explanation:<\/strong> Originally, Union List had 97 subjects<\/strong> (now 100).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. The State List originally contained how many subjects?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 59
b) 66
c) 47
d) 97
Answer:<\/strong> b) 66
Explanation:<\/strong> Originally, State List had 66 subjects<\/strong> (now 61 after transfers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. The Concurrent List originally contained how many subjects?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 47
b) 52
c) 42
d) 36
Answer:<\/strong> a) 47
Explanation:<\/strong> Concurrent List<\/strong> originally had 47 subjects (now 52).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The Centre can legislate on State List subjects under which condition?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) During Emergency
b) With President\u2019s consent
c) With State\u2019s request
d) All of the above
Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> Centre can legislate on State subjects<\/strong> during Emergency, on State\u2019s request, or under national interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Which Amendment transferred Education to Concurrent List?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 24th Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 52nd Amendment
Answer:<\/strong> b) 42nd Amendment
Explanation:<\/strong> 42nd Amendment (1976)<\/strong> moved Education, Forests, Weights & Measures, and Protection of Wildlife to Concurrent List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Residuary subjects in India fall under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Both Union & State
Answer:<\/strong> a) Union List
Explanation:<\/strong> Residuary powers<\/strong> belong exclusively to Union Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Which Article provides for adjudication of inter-State water disputes?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 262
b) Article 263
c) Article 264
d) Article 280
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 262
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 262<\/strong> deals with adjudication of inter-State water disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Which body is related to distribution of tax revenues between Union & States?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Finance Commission
b) Planning Commission
c) Inter-State Council
d) CAG
Answer:<\/strong> a) Finance Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> Finance Commission<\/strong> (Article 280) recommends tax sharing between Union & States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Equalisation of resources between rich and poor States is ensured by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Finance Commission
b) Planning Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Inter-State Council
Answer:<\/strong> a) Finance Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> Finance Commission aims to equalise financial resources<\/strong> among States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. In case of conflict between Union and State law on Concurrent List subject, which prevails?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) State law
b) Union law
c) Judiciary decides
d) Both valid
Answer:<\/strong> b) Union law
Explanation:<\/strong> In Concurrent List matters, Union law prevails<\/strong> over State law (Article 254).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. The term “Cooperative Federalism” is related to:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Finance Commission
Answer:<\/strong> c) NITI Aayog
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog<\/strong> promotes the concept of Cooperative Federalism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Zonal Councils are established under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 263
b) State Reorganisation Act, 1956
c) 7th Schedule
d) Finance Commission Act
Answer:<\/strong> b) State Reorganisation Act, 1956
Explanation:<\/strong> Zonal Councils<\/strong> were set up under State Reorganisation Act, 1956<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. Who is the Chairman of Zonal Councils?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Union Home Minister
d) Chief Minister of concerned State
Answer:<\/strong> c) Union Home Minister
Explanation:<\/strong> Union Home Minister<\/strong> is the Chairman of Zonal Councils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. The Constitution (101st Amendment) 2016 introduced which new institution?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) NITI Aayog
b) GST Council
c) Finance Commission
d) Lokpal
Answer:<\/strong> b) GST Council
Explanation:<\/strong> GST Council<\/strong> was introduced under 101st Amendment, 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. Who is the Chairman of GST Council?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister
b) Finance Minister of India
c) Home Minister
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> b) Finance Minister of India
Explanation:<\/strong> Union Finance Minister<\/strong> is the Chairman of GST Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. India\u2019s Centre\u2013State Relations are considered to tilt towards:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Strong States
b) Weak States
c) Strong Centre
d) Equal Centre and States
Answer:<\/strong> c) Strong Centre
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s federal system is described as \u201cquasi-federal\u201d<\/strong> with a strong Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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