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SSC CGL Polity – Federalism & Centre–State Relations – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.  
Fill in the blankA resolution of the Rajya Sabha under Art. 249 remains in force for a maximum of ___ at a time, and the law ceases ___ after the resolution ends.

Correct Answer: D [one year; six months]

Explanation:

Answer: one year; six months. Art. 249(2) and (3).

2.  
Which Article, inserted by the 7th Amendment, allows a Governor to entrust State functions to the Union with its consent?

Correct Answer: B [Art. 258A]

Explanation:

258 – Union to State (President); 258A – State to Union (Governor).

3.  
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 was enacted by Parliament under:

Correct Answer: A [Art. 252, after resolutions of State Legislatures]

Explanation:

Answer: Art. 252, after resolutions of State Legislatures. A classic Art. 252 law.

4.  
Directions under Art. 257 may be given to a State regarding:

Correct Answer: C [communications of national or military importance and the protection of railways]

Explanation:

Answer: communications of national or military importance and the protection of railways. Art. 257(2), (3).

5.  
Match the followingMatch:
P. Art. 275 Q. Art. 282 R. Art. 293
1. Discretionary grants 2. Borrowing by States 3. Statutory grants to States in need

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

Explanation:

275 statutory · 282 discretionary · 293 State borrowing.

6.  
Which case held that federalism is a basic feature of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: B [S. R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)]

Explanation:

Bommai (1994) – also the leading case on Art.

7.  
The quorum of the GST Council is:

Correct Answer: C [one-half of the total number of members]

Explanation:

Answer: one-half of the total number of members. Art. 279A(7).

8.  
True/false countHow many statements are true?
1. Art. 269A deals with GST on inter-State supplies.
2. Art. 271 surcharges are shared with the States.
3. Art. 267 deals with the Contingency Fund.
4. Art. 266 deals with the Consolidated Funds.

Correct Answer: D [Three]

Explanation:

1, 3, 4 true; Art. 271 surcharge is wholly for the Union.

9.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Parliament may make laws having extra-territorial operation.
R: Art. 245(2) says no law of Parliament is invalid on the ground that it would have extra-territorial operation.

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

Explanation:

Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A. Art. 245(2).

10.  
Laws made by Parliament for a State during President's Rule:

Correct Answer: D [continue until altered or repealed by the competent legislature]

Explanation:

Answer: continue until altered or repealed by the competent legislature. Art. 357(2).

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