Centre-State Relations — Set 1
Indian Polity · केंद्र-राज्य संबंध · Questions 1–10 of 50
Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the legislative and administrative relations between the Centre and the States?
Correct Answer: C. Part XI
Part XI of the Indian Constitution specifically addresses the relations between the Union and the States. It covers legislative relations in Chapter I and administrative relations in Chapter II. Financial relations are dealt with separately in Part XII.
Which range of Articles in the Indian Constitution covers the Legislative Relations between the Centre and States?
Correct Answer: A. Articles 245 to 255
Articles 245 to 255 in Part XI deal with the legislative relations between the Centre and the States. These articles define the territorial extent of legislation and the distribution of legislative subjects. They also cover the power of Parliament to legislate on State subjects in certain conditions.
Who has the power to legislate on 'Residuary Subjects' not mentioned in the Union, State, or Concurrent Lists?
Correct Answer: C. Parliament
The Parliament has the exclusive power to legislate on 'Residuary Subjects' under Article 248. These are subjects that are not enumerated in any of the three lists of the Seventh Schedule. This provision reflects the strong unitary bias of the Indian Constitution.
'Police' and 'Public Order' are subjects listed under which list of the Seventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: D. State List
Police and Public Order are primary subjects under the State List (List II). This means that State Legislatures have the exclusive power to make laws regarding these matters. However, the Centre can intervene during emergencies or through central armed police forces when requested.
The concept of the 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of which country?
Correct Answer: C. Australia
The concept of the Concurrent List was borrowed from the Australian Constitution. This list contains subjects where both the Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws. If there is a conflict, the central law generally prevails.
Which Article empowers the Rajya Sabha to authorize Parliament to make a law on a State List subject in the national interest?
Correct Answer: C. Article 249
Article 249 empowers the Rajya Sabha to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority authorizing Parliament to legislate on a State subject. Such a resolution is valid for one year and can be extended. This provision highlights the role of the Rajya Sabha as a representative of the States.
Which Chapter of Part XI of the Constitution deals with Administrative Relations between the Centre and States?
Correct Answer: A. Chapter II
Chapter II of Part XI covers the Administrative Relations between the Centre and the States. It includes Articles 256 to 263. These articles ensure that the executive power of the States is exercised in compliance with central laws.
Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to create new All India Services common to the Union and States?
Correct Answer: C. Article 312
Article 312 empowers Parliament to create new All India Services if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) are examples of such services. These services act as a bridge ensuring uniform administration across the nation.
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under which Article of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Article 280
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution. It is appointed every five years to recommend the distribution of tax proceeds between the Centre and States. It serves as a balancing wheel of fiscal federalism in India.
Article 275 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following financial provisions?
Correct Answer: A. Grants-in-aid to States
Article 275 deals with statutory Grants-in-aid from the Union to certain States in need of assistance. These grants are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. They are given based on the recommendations of the Finance Commission.