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Federalism & Centre-State — UPSC Prelims Polity previous year questions

113 solved previous year questions on Federalism & Centre-State, papers from 1993 to 2023, drawn from UPPCS, State PCS, UPSC CDS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPPCS 2014
   By which one of the following Acts was the Federal Court in India created?
   • AIndian Council Act, 1861
   • BGovernment of India Act, 1909
   • CGovernment of India Act, 1919
   • DNone of the above
   Answer: (D) None of the above
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Federal Court of India was created by the India Act 1935, which was an Act of the British introduced a federal system of governance in India. The Federal Court of India had original, appellate and and functioned until the Supreme Court which was established in 1950

2. #2UPPCS 2008
   Under which of the following Acts, Dyarchy was introduced at Central level?
   • AAct of 1909
   • BGovernment of India Act, 1919
   • CGovernment of India Act, 1935
   • DIndian Independence Act, 1947
   Answer: (C) Government of India Act, 1935
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct of India Act, 1935 introduced the system at the central !eve!, which meant that some as defence, foreign affairs, and ecclesiastical affairs for the Governor-General and his executive other subjects such as finance, commerce, health, were transferred to the Federal Legislature and of Ministers. This was the first time that dyarchy was applied at the central level in British India. provision of the Act did not come into operation The act also abolished dyarchy in the provinces 'provincial autonomy' in its place Important Tips Features of Government of India Act, 1935: It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units. It introduced bicameralism in six out of eleven provinces. Thus, the legislatures of Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Bihar, Assam and the United Provinces were made bicameral. It further extended

3. #3UPPCS 2008
   Who was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
   • ADr. B. R. Ambedkar
   • BPt. Jawaharlal Nehru
   • CDr. Rajendra Prasad
   • DSardar Patel
   Answer: (D) Sardar Patel
   Explanation

   Option dis the correct Patel was the Chairman of the Committee of the Constituent Assembly, set up to discuss and provide for a model which would determine the system and government at the provincial level. The Committee meetings in 1947 and discussed various issues the role and functions of the Governor, the the provincial legislatures, and the division of the Centre and the provinces. Important Tips Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, which was responsible for preparing a draft of the new Constitution of India. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of both the Union Powers Committee and the Union Constitution Committee, which were responsible for determining the main principles of the Union Constitution and its structure and form. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was not the Chairman of any major committee, but he was the President of the Constituent Assembly and also cha

4. #4UPPCS 2004
   Match the following:Lis A. Union List 1. Police and Public Order B. State List 2. Space Research C. Concurrent 3. Census List D. Residuary 4. Population Control Subject and Family Planning Code
   • A3, 1 4 2
   • B2, 3 1 4
   • C1, 2 3 4
   • D4, 1 2 3
   Answer: (A) 3, 1 4 2
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Union List- (3) Census falls under the Union List as the central government has the authority to legislate on the given subject. B. State List- (1) Police and Public Order fall under the State List as the state governments have the authority to legislate on the given Concurrent List- ( 4) Population Control and Family Planning falls under the concurrent list as both the Central government and the state government have the authority to legislate on the given Residuary Subject- (2) Space Research falls under the residuary subject. It includes subjects that are not specifically mentioned in any of the lists and are within the domain of the central government

5. #5BPSC 2020
   Prevention of cruelty to animals is listed in which list of the India Constitution?
   • AUnion List
   • BState List
   • CConcurrent List
   • DPreamble (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer: (C) Concurrent List
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct of cruelty to animals is listed in the of the Indian Constitution

6. #6BPSC 1999
   Land Reform comes under the subjects of
   • AUnion List
   • BConcurrent List
   • CState List
   • DNone of these
   Answer: (C) State List
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct reform comes under the subjects of the State List Indian Constitution. The State List contains which the state governments have the authority and implement policies. Land reform aimed at redistributing land ownership, productivity, and improving the of farmers. Important Tips Some of the important subjects under the State List include

7. #7UKPSC 2012
   Indian Constituent Assembly was established under
   • AGovernment of India Act, 1935
   • BCripps Mission, 1942
   • CCabinet Mission, 1946
   • DIndian Independence Act, 1947
   Answer: (C) Cabinet Mission, 1946
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct Indian Constituent Assembly was established Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, which was a proposed by the British Cabinet Delegation India in 1946 to find a solution to the and the demand for independence. The Plan provided for the election of a by indirect vote through provincial Constituent Assembly was to frame a constitution India, with provisions for a federal safeguards for minorities. The Cabinet Mission accepted by both the Congress and the Muslim with some reservations

8. #8UKPSC 2002
   Under the Constitution of India, Economic Planning is a subject
   • AIn the State List
   • BIn the Union List
   • CIn the Concurrent List
   • DNot Specified any list
   Answer: (C) In the Concurrent List
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct the Constitution of India, Economic Planning is included in the Concurrent List. The comprises of 66 subjects on which both the central governments have the authority to legislate. involves the formulation and implementation of plans for the economic development of the requires coordination between the central and Important Tips Union List- It has 98 subjects like defence, banking, foreign affairs, currency, atomic energy, insurance, communication, inter-state trade and commerce, census, audit and so on. State List- It has 59 subjects like public order, police, public health and sanitation, agriculture, prisons, local government, fisheries, markets, theaters, gambling and so on. Concurrent List- It has 52 subjects like criminal Jaw and procedure, civil procedure, marriage and divorce, population control and family planning, electricity, labour welfare, economic an

9. #9JPSC 2003
   Concurrent List included in Indian Constitution is given by
   • AThe Soviet Union
   • BAustralia
   • CItaly
   • DCanada
   Answer: (B) Australia
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct List in the Indian Constitution has from the Constitution of Australia. and State Government both can make laws subjects under this list. In case of any conflict, the by the Central Government will prevail

10. #10State PCS 2017
    Which of the following Acts introduced the 'Principle of Constitutional Autocracy'?
    • AThe Indian Councils Act of 1909
    • BThe Government of India Act of 1919
    • CThe Government of India Act of 1935
    • DThe Indian Independence Act of 1947
    Answer: (C) The Government of India Act of 1935
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Government of India Act of 1935 introduced of constitutional autocracy, which meant that authority of the provinces and the centre was the Governors and the Governor-General respectively, of the British Crown. The Act gave them over all matters of administration and legislation, were not accountable to any elected body or the people

11. #11RAS / RTS 2016
    One amongst the following was not a salient feature of the Government of India Act, 1935
    • AThe Act provided for an All-India Federation
    • BResiduary subjects were allocated to provincial Legislatures
    • CIt marked the beginning of the Provincial Autonomy
    • DIt abolished Diarchy at the Provincial level and introduced it at the Centre
    Answer: (B) Residuary subjects were allocated to provincial Legislatures
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct subjects were allocated to provincial not a salient feature of the Government of India On the contrary, the Act vested the residuary the Governor-General, who could exercise them on the British Crown. The Act did not give any autonomy provinces in matters of residuary subjects

12. #12CGPSC 2021
    What is/are true in relation to Autonomous Districts? 1. Each Autonomous District Council has 30 members 2. 24 members of Autonomous District Council are elected via voting and rest 6 are nominated by Governor 3. Rights to direct the Acts passed by Parliament of India in Autonomous Districts of Assam lies with Governor Code
    • A1, 2 and 3
    • B1 and 3 only
    • C1 and 2 only
    • D1 only
    Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct- Each Autonomous District 30 members. An Autonomous District Council is a local body established in tribal areas of India autonomy and govern the affairs of the 2 is incorrect- Out of the 30 members in District Council, 26 are elected on the basis franchise and rest 4 are nominated by the 3 is correct- In the case of Autonomous Districts the Governor has the power to direct the Acts the Parliament of India specifically for these Governor has the authority to reorganize and Autonomous Districts, which includes altering changing their names, or adjusting their areas. Important Tips As per Article 244, the Autonomous District Councils are established for Sixth Schedule States (Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram) of the Indian Constitution. The Governor is empowered to increase, decrease the area, or change the name of Autonomous Districts. There are a to

13. #13UPSC CDS 2018
    Which of the following statements relating to the Indian Councils Act, 1861 is/are correct? 1. The Act introduced a grain of popular element by including non-official members in the Governor-General's Executive Council 2. The members were nominated, and their functions were confined exclusively to consideration of legislative proposals placed before it by the Governor-General. 3. The Governor-General did not have effective legislative powerSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
    • A1 and 2
    • B2 and 3
    • C1, 2 and 3
    • DOnly 1
    Answer: (D) Only 1
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct answer. Indian Councils Act of 1861 made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians with the law-making process. It thus provided that the viceroy should nominate some Indians as non-official members of his expanded council. (Statement l is correct) In 1862, Lord canning the then viceroy nominated three Indians to his Legislative council It empowered the viceroy to make rule and orders for the more convenient transaction of business in the council. It also gave recognition to the Portfolio system introduced by Lord canning in 1859 Under this a member of the viceroy's council was made in charge of one or more departments of the government and was authorized to issue final orders on behalf of the council on matters of his The Governor-General also had the power to promulgate ordinances without the council's concurrence during emergencies (Stat

14. #14UPSC CAPF 2020
    As per of the Constitution of India which one of the following is correct?
    • AOnly Parliament has the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent list
    • BBoth Parliament and State Legislatures have the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent list
    • CA legislation made under the Concurrent list by Parliament should be ratified by half of the State Legislatures so as to become a law of the country
    • DOnly State Legislatures are empowered to make laws under Concurrent list
    Answer: (B) Both Parliament and State Legislatures have the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent list
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Constitution of India provides for the division between central and state government. The provides for three list- State List, Central List, List. Out of the three list, the Concurrent subjects on which both the Parliament and State Legislature (state legislate independently and concurrently. Important Tips Few of the subjects under the Central List

15. #15UPSC CAPF 2019
    Which of the following pairs of list and contents is/are correctly matched? 1. State List: Public health and sanitation 2. Union List: Citizenship, naturalization and aliens 3. Concurrent List: Legal, medical and other professionsSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B1, 2 and 3
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D3 only
    Answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 matched correctly: Public health and sanitation the subjects listed in the State 2 matched correctly: Citizenship, naturalization, are among the subjects listed in the Union 3 matched correctly: Legal, medical, and are among the subjects listed in the

16. #16UPSC CAPF 2017
    Which one of the following was the mandate of the Dhar Commission (1948)?
    • ATo study the dassification of States
    • BTo recommend whether the States can be reorganized on linguistic basis
    • CTo study the Centre-State relations
    • DTo examine whether Madras city can be transferred to Andhra
    Answer: (B) To recommend whether the States can be reorganized on linguistic basis
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Dhar Commission was appointed by the India in 1948 to study the feasibility of reorganizing of India on a linguistic basis. Important Tips Dhar Commission-Recommendations

17. #17UPSC CSE Prelims 2003
    Consider the following statements: In India, stamp duty on financial transactions are imposed and collected by state government. 2. regulated by the union government. Which of the following is/are correct?
    • Aonly 1
    • Bonly 2
    • Cboth 1 and 2
    • Dnone of these
    Answer: (D) none of these
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct l is incorrect: In India, stamp duty on deals, is imposed by the Union or Central the collection and appropriation of stamp duty by the state governments Statement 2 is incorrect: Stamp duty is not regulated by or Central Government. Instead, it is regulated by state governments. The rates and rules related duty may vary from state to state, as it falls under of the State List (Entry 63) of the Seventh the Indian Constitution. Important Tips Article 268 of the Indian Constitution deals with "Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States."

18. #18UPSC CSE Prelims 1995
    Agriculture Income Tax is assigned to the State Government by
    • AThe Finance Commission
    • BThe National Development Council
    • CThe Inter-State Council
    • DThe Constitution of India
    Answer: (D) The Constitution of India
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Constitution of India empowers State Governments and collect Agriculture Income Tax through read with Entry 46 of the State List in the It explicitly grants State Legislatures to make laws regarding "Taxes on

19. #19UPPCS 2019
    With reference to the federal system in India, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. States have no right to secede from the Union under the constitution of India. 2. Just advocacy of secession will have the protection of freedom of expression.Select the correct answer from the codes given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct l is correct: The states have no right to the Union under the constitution of India. is an Union because it is indestructible. is an integral whole and divided into different for the convenience of 2 is incorrect: 16 th Constitution of 1963 maintains that advocacy of secession will not have the protection of the freedom of expression. the advocacy of secession was also made in 1967, with the passage of the Unlawful Act

20. #20UPPCS 2017
    Which one of the following is not a feature of a zonal council?
    • AIt is a constitutional body
    • BFive Zonal Councils have set up under the State Reorganization Act, 1956
    • CChandigarh although not a state, is included in Zonal Council
    • DIt is an Advisory body
    Answer: (A) It is a constitutional body
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct a is not correct: A zonal council is not a It is a statutory body established under the Act, b is correct: There are five Zonal Councils in Northern Zonal Council, Eastern Zonal Zonal Council, Southern Zonal Council, Council and Southern Zonal c is correct: Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab, is included in the Northern Zonal d is correct: Zonal councils are advisory bodies not possess any executive or legislative authority. only make recommendations to the Union to the state governments

21. #21UPPCS 2009
    Centre-State relations in India are dependent upon- 1. Constitutional provisions 2. Conventions and practices 3. Judicial interpretations 4. Mechanisms for dialogueSelect the correct answer from the codes given below
    • A1 and 2
    • B1, 2 and 3
    • C2, 3 and 4
    • DAll the four umlm
    Answer: (D) All the four umlm
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Provisions: Centre-State relations in primarily governed by the provisions laid out in Constitution. Articles 245 to 255 (Part XI) deal distribution of legislative powers between the Centre States. For instance, Article 246 delineates the falling under the jurisdiction of the Union, concurrent list. This ensures a clear demarcation and and Practices: Over time, certain and practices have evolved, shaping relations. For instance, the Sarkaria outlines various practices, like the appointment and the use of Article 356 (President's influence interactions between the Centre and Interpretations: The judiciary plays a vital interpreting and clarifying constitutional to Centre-State relations. Landmark judgments, Kesavananda Bharati case, have helped to define and extent of powers of both for Dialogue: To facilitate cooperation various mechanisms for dialogue exist, the

22. #22UPPCS 2007
    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason Assertion (A): Indian Constitution is quasi federal. Reason Indian Constitution is neither federal nor unitary. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    • C(A) is true, but (R) is false
    • D(A) is false, but (R) is true
    Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct is regarded as a quasi-federal state because is given to Centre. In a Quasi federal system, of powers between the Center and the state equal. Hence, Assertion (A) is Constitution is also neither federal nor unitary. words of D.D. Basu, the Constitution of India is federal nor unitary, but is a combination of Reason (R) is constitution is consider as quasi federal as it federal nor unitary

23. #23UPPCS 2006
    Consider the following statements- In India taxes on transactions in Stock- Exchanges and Futures Markets are- 1. Levied by Union 2. Collected by the State Government Code
    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) Only 1
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct: Taxes on transactions in and Futures Markets in India are levied by This is listed in the Seventh Schedule (Article List I- Union List, item no. 90, which grants power to the Union to impose taxes other duties on transactions in stock exchanges and 2 is incorrect: The collection of taxes in Stock-Exchanges and Futures Markets is by the Union, not by the State Government, as it is domain of union government

24. #24UPPCS 1995
    The Indian Constitution vests the residuary powers with
    • AThe Union Government
    • BThe State Governments
    • CBoth the Union as well as State Governments
    • DNeither the Union nor the State Governments
    Answer: (A) The Union Government
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 248 of the Indian Constitution grants power to make laws on any matter not listed the Concurrent List or State List. This includes to impose taxes not specified in either list. ensures no legislative gaps and empowers Government with residuary powers

25. #25UKPSC 2021
    Who among the following chairs the Zonal Council
    • APrime Minister of India
    • BHome Minister of India
    • CChief Ministers of the zones in rotations
    • DFinance Minister of India
    Answer: (B) Home Minister of India
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Councils are advisory councils and are made up states of India that have been grouped into five zones cooperation among them. These were set up vide Part of the States Reorganization Act, 1956. The Union is the common chairman of five zonal chief minister acts as a vice chairman of the rotation, holding office for a period of one year at Important Tips The Northeastern states are not covered by any of the Zonal Councils and their special problems are addressed by another statutory body, the North Eastern Council at Shillong, created by the North.Eastern Council Act, 1971. This council originally comprised Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura; later the state of Sikkim was also added vide North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002 notified on 23 December 2002. The union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadwe

26. #26UKPSC 2016
    Which of the following institutes are considered necessary to promote 'Unity among diversity' in the Indian Federalism?
    • AInter-State Councils National Development Council
    • BFinance Commission Regional Council
    • CUnitary Judicial System All India Services
    • DAll of the above
    Answer: (D) All of the above
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Constitution establishes a federal system of power is divided between the center and the allows for regional autonomy and diversity within a unified framework. Jawaharlal Nehru used this 'Unity in Diversity' in his book 'Discovery of phrase is used even today as an expression of unity amongst different regions and cultures. i.e. Inter-State Councils, National Finance Commission, Regional Council, System and All India Services institutes necessary to promote 'Unity among the Indian Federalism

27. #27State PCS 2021
    In the Indian Fiscal federal system resources are allocated from the centre to the states, which of the following is not a means of resource allocation at present
    • AGrant-in-aid
    • BCentrally sponsored schemes
    • CTransfer for plan implementation under Gadgil formula
    • DTax sharing
    Answer: (C) Transfer for plan implementation under Gadgil formula
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Gadgil-Mukherjee Formula, devised in 1969, assistance to states based on population, per and special problems. It is no longer in use, now occurs through grant-in-aid, schemes, and tax sharing as per recommendations. The Planning replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015, leading to resource allocation mechanisms in India's fiscal

28. #28Previous year
    Under constitutional provrnwn of tax assignment in India, which of the following is a tax exclusively imposed and collected by the states? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021)
    • AIncome Tax
    • BL and Revenue
    • CCorporation Tax
    • DGST
    Answer: (B) L and Revenue
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, which the distribution oflegislative powers between the the States, "Land Revenue" is exclusively imposed by the States under the State List (List II). Governments have the authority to levy taxes on agricultural income, and they exercise this power as their revenue generation

29. #29JPSC 2011
    Which Artide of the Indian Constitution describes "The Executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the Executive power of the Union"?
    • AArticle 257
    • BArticle 258
    • CArticle 355
    • DArticle 356 ml
    Answer: (A) Article 257
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct states that, "The executive power of shall be so exercised as not to impede or exercise of the executive power of the Union, and power of the Union shall extend to the giving directions to a State as may appear to the India to be necessary for that purpose". This the Central Government to intervene when maintain the integrity and unity of the nation and the smooth functioning of the federal structure. Important Tips Article 258 of the Constitution of India, deals with the "Power of the Union to confer powers, etc, on States in certain cases." Clause (1) empowers the President, with the consent of the State Governor, to entrust functions, conditionally or unconditionally, to the State Government or its officers concerning matters falling under the executive power of the Union. Clause (2) enables Parliament to make laws that apply to a State, even if the State Legis

30. #30Previous year
    Which unitary elements are found in Indian Federal System? (i) Written Constitution (ii) Rigid Constitution ( ) Supremacy of the Constitution (iv) Appointment of Governor (v) Decentralization of Powers (vi) President's approval on state bills (vii) Constitutional Crisis (viii) One Supreme Court Code: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017)
    • Ai, vii
    • Bii, viii
    • Ci,ii,v
    • Div,vi,vii (e) None of the above
    Answer: (D) iv,vi,vii (e) None of the above
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct unitary government is one in which all the powers in the national government. The regional exist, derive their authority from the national Indian Constitution also contains a large number or non-federal features such as a strong Constitution, single citizenship, flexibility integrated judiciary, appointment of by the Centre, all-India services, (Constitutional crisis), President's approval bills, no equality of state representation and so some of federal features are, Written Constitution, Supremacy of the of Powers (7 th Schedule), headed by the Supreme Court (which hears center and States), Bicameralism and so on. Federal Government Unitary Government

31. #31UPSC CDS 2023
    Which of the following States/UTs are included in the Northern Zonal Council?
    • AUttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir
    • BHaryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and NCT of Delhi
    • CUttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
    • DUttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana
    Answer: (B) Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and NCT of Delhi
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Northern Zonal Council is a zonal council that states and union territories of Chandigarh, Territory of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Ladakh. Important Tip: Five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part of the States Re-organisation Act, 1956. The present composition of each of these Zonal Councils is as under: The Northern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. The Central Zonal Council, comprising the States of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh; The Eastern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Bihar, Jbarkhand, Orissa, Sikkim and West Bengal; The Western Zonal Council, comprising the States of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman Diu and Dadra

32. #32UPSC CDS 2022
    Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of Indian Federalism?
    • AThe federating units consented to form a union
    • BResiduary powers vest with the Centre
    • CSingle citizenship
    • DAn extensive Union and Concurrent list
    Answer: (A) The federating units consented to form a union
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Indian Federation is not the result of an the states, unlike the American l describes India as a 'Union of States' which things: one, Indian Federation is not the result of by the states; and two, no state has the right from the federation. Important Tips Indian Federation system is based on the Canadian Model, where a unitary state transforms into a federation by granting provinces autonomy to promote regional Characteristics features of Indian Federalism: Distribution of Powers: Powers divided between central and state governments. Schedule 7 divides subjects between Centre and States and maintains an extensive concurrent list over which both centre and states have jurisdiction. Residuary power rests with Central Government. Dual government: India has a dual polity system with separate governments at the central and state levels. Written Constitution: Federal st

33. #33UPSC CDS 2021
    M.M. Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relationship has recommended the disposal of a hill reserved for the consideration of the Union Executive within
    • Afour months I
    • BSix months
    • CEight months
    • Dfive months
    Answer: (B) Six months
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct M.M. Punchhi Commission on Centre-State that a bill reserved for the the Union Executive should be disposed of within The Punchhi Commission, officially known as on Centre-State Relations, was established to examine and review the relationship between government and state governments in India

34. #34UPSC CAPF 2022
    Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
    • ACourts can interpret the Constitution and powers different levels of the Government
    • BSources of revenue for the Union Government and the State Governments are specified
    • CPowers of the Union and the States are specified in the Constitution
    • DIndian federalism is based on the principle of Separation of Powers. 61
    Answer: (D) Indian federalism is based on the principle of Separation of Powers. 61
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct federalism rather follows the principle of a "cooperative" federalism, where there is a of cooperation and coordination between the and the State Governments. The for a distribution of powers between the the States (through Union and States list), but it for concurrent powers and shared responsibilities. Important Tip Some of the features of Indian Federalism

35. #35UPSC CSE Prelims 2003
    The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with
    • AThe President of India
    • BThe Chief Justice of India
    • CThe Parliament
    • DThe Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
    Answer: (C) The Parliament
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Article 138 of the Constitution of India, the law can enlarge the jurisdiction and power of the on any matter in the Union List

36. #36UPSC CSE Prelims 2019
    With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the state legislature at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter. Vvhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2 1 0
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The Governor can prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the assembly. He can address the state legislature commencement of the first session after each and the first session of each 2 is correct. Article 208 states that, "A the Legislature of a State may make rules for to the provisions of this Constitution, its the conduct of its such rules are made, the rules of procedure and in force immediately before the this Constitution with respect to the Legislature for Province shall have effect in relation of state subject to modifications by Speaker Assembly or Chairman of Legislative Council"

37. #37UPSC CSE Prelims 1995
    Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this? 1. No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term. 2. No Governor can continue in office beyond the expiration of a period of five years. Code
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct can be removed from office before the his term by the President. There is not security of to the Governor. Article 156 also mentions that shall continue to hold office until his upon his office. In such case, Governor can office beyond the expiration of a period of five both the statements are incorrect

38. #38UPPCS 2016
    Which of the following is not true?
    • AThe President or Governor is immune from legal action for officials acts
    • BNo Court can compel a Governor to perform any duty
    • CA two months' notice in writing must be delivered to the Governor for bringing civil proceedings in respect of their personal acts
    • DCourts are empowered to enquire the advice tendered by the Ministers to the President or Governor
    Answer: (D) Courts are empowered to enquire the advice tendered by the Ministers to the President or Governor
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct a is correct: Article 361 provide protection and Governors and Rajpramukhs. The the Governor shall not be answerable to any court for and performance of the powers and duties of or for any act done or purporting to be done by the exercise and performance of those powers and b is correct: Writ of Mandamus issued by the a public official asking him to perform his official he has failed or refused to perform. However, the mandamus cannot be issued against the president or the state c is correct: According to Article 361, immune from criminal proceedings only. A can be instituted against him during his office in respect of his personal acts but only after months' d is incorrect: Article barred courts into the advice given by Council of Ministers Similarly, Article 163 mentions that advice by Ministers to the Governor shall not be in any court G

39. #39State PCS 2004
    Which one of the following statements about the Governor of an Indian State is not true?
    • AHe is appointed by the President of India
    • BHe can be Governor of more than one Stale
    • CHe holds office for a term of five years
    • DHe can be removed earlier if the Legislature of the concerned State passes a resolution for his removal
    Answer: (D) He can be removed earlier if the Legislature of the concerned State passes a resolution for his removal
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Constitution does not provide any power to related to removal of Governor. He cannot earlier if the Legislature of the concerned a resolution for his removal

40. #40State PCS 2002
    The original plan in the draft Constitution for having elected Governors was dropped because- !. It would have meant another election. 2. The election would have been fought on major political issues. 3. The elected Governor might have considered himself superior to the Chief Minister. 4. The Governor had to function under the Parliamentary System.Select the correct answer from the code given below
    • A1 and 2
    • B2 and 3
    • C1, 3 and 4
    • D2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Draft Constitution provided for the direct election governor on the basis of universal adult suffrage. But was dropped due to various reasons. Like, it would another election; the elected Governor might himself superior to the Chief Minister; and had to function under the Parliamentary 'the election would have been fought on issues' is not the reason for it. Hence, option c answer. Important Tips The Constituent Assembly opted for the present system of appointment of governor by the president because of the following reasons: The direct election of the governor is incompatible with the parliamentary system established in the states. The mode of direct election is more likely to create conflicts between the governor and the chief minister. The governor being only a constitutional (nominal) head, there is no point in making elaborate arrangements for his election an

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