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SSC CGL Polity – Federalism & Centre–State Relations – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
While a Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, Parliament may legislate on any State-List matter under:

Correct Answer: C [Art. 250]

Explanation:

Art. 250 – such laws cease six months after the Emergency ends.

2.  
Odd one outWhich of the following subjects was NOT transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment?

Correct Answer: B [Agriculture]

Explanation:

The five moved: education, forests, wild animals and birds, administration of justice, weights and measures.

3.  
Match the followingMatch the Article with its subject:
P. Art. 248 Q. Art. 253 R. Art. 254
1. Inconsistency between Union and State laws 2. Residuary powers 3. Laws to implement international agreements

Correct Answer: D [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

248 residuary · 253 treaties · 254 repugnancy.

4.  
Which Article empowers both Parliament and the State Legislatures to make laws on GST?

Correct Answer: A [Art. 246A]

Explanation:

101st Amendment, 2016; 269A – inter-State GST; 279A – GST Council.

5.  
Statement-basedConsider the statements.
I. Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies.
II. The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990.
Which is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only II]

Explanation:

Zonal Councils are statutory (1956 Act); the Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 under Art.

6.  
The Sarkaria Commission on Centre–State relations was set up in:

Correct Answer: B [1983]

Explanation:

Set up 1983, report 1988. 1969 = Rajamannar; 2007 = Punchhi.

7.  
The Rajamannar Committee was appointed by:

Correct Answer: A [The Government of Tamil Nadu]

Explanation:

1969, Tamil Nadu government – to examine State autonomy.

8.  
Which of these is a unitary feature of the Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: D [Single citizenship]

Explanation:

Single citizenship strengthens the Union; the others are federal features.

9.  
The North Eastern Council is a statutory body set up under an Act of:

Correct Answer: A [1971]

Explanation:

North Eastern Council Act, 1971.

10.  
Assertion–Reason
A: The Rajya Sabha has a special role in authorising Parliament to legislate on State subjects.
R: The Rajya Sabha represents the States of the Indian Union.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Art. 249 gives the role to the Rajya Sabha because it is the House of the States.

11.  
Statutory grants-in-aid to States in need of assistance are given under:

Correct Answer: D [Art. 275]

Explanation:

Art. 275 – statutory grants (charged on CFI); Art.

12.  
Discretionary grants by the Union or a State for any public purpose are made under:

Correct Answer: C [Art. 282]

Explanation:

Art. 282; statutory grants are under Art.

13.  
Which Article says it is the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance?

Correct Answer: C [Art. 355]

Explanation:

Answer: Art. 355. Art. 355 – duty of the Union.

14.  
The 101st Amendment Act, 2016 is associated with:

Correct Answer: A [Goods and Services Tax]

Explanation:

It inserted Arts. 246A, 269A and 279A.

15.  
Chronological orderChronological order (earliest first):
1. Punchhi Commission set up 2. Inter-State Council set up 3. Rajamannar Committee 4. Sarkaria Commission set up

Correct Answer: B [3, 4, 2, 1]

Explanation:

Answer: 3, 4, 2, 1. 1969 → 1983 → 1990 → 2007.

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