UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 22: Centre–State Relations (25 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 22: Centre–State Relations (25 MCQs) – 25 questions, subject: Polity. 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.  

The residuary power of legislation in India is vested in:

Correct Answer: A [Parliament]

Explanation:

Article 248 and Entry 97.

2.  

Which of the following subjects were transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment?

1. Education
2. Forests
3. Police
4. Weights and measures

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4 only]

Explanation:

education, forests, weights and measures.

3.  

A law made by Parliament under Article 249 ceases to have effect:

Correct Answer: B [six months after the resolution ceases to be in force]

Explanation:

Article 249(3).

4.  

Parliament can make a law on a State subject to implement an international treaty under:

Correct Answer: A [Article 253]

Explanation:

Article 253.

5.  

A law passed by Parliament under Article 252 at the request of two States can be amended or repealed by:

Correct Answer: B [Parliament only]

Explanation:

Article 252(2).

6.  

Under Article 254(2), a State law on a Concurrent List subject that is repugnant to a Union law prevails in the State if:

Correct Answer: C [it is reserved for and receives the assent of the President]

Explanation:

Article 254(2).

7.  

Consider the following about administrative relations:

1. Article 256 obliges States to ensure compliance with Union laws.
2. Article 257 permits Union directions on communications of military importance.
3. Article 365 links non-compliance with Union directions to Article 356.
4. Article 258A lets a State entrust its functions to the Union with the Union's consent.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: D [All four]

Explanation:

Section 22.2.

8.  

A new All India Service can be created by Parliament if:

Correct Answer: D [the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds of the members present and voting]

Explanation:

Article 312.

9.  

Which Article provides that stamp duties on instruments such as bills of exchange are levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States?

Correct Answer: A [Article 268]

Explanation:

Article 268.

10.  

Which of the following is NOT part of the divisible pool of Union taxes under Article 270?

Correct Answer: B [Surcharges on Union taxes]

Explanation:

Article 271.

11.  

Match List I (Article) with List II (Subject):

List I: A. Article 246A B. Article 269A C. Article 279A D. Article 293

List II: 1. Borrowing by States 2. GST Council 3. GST on inter-State supply 4. Power to make laws on GST

Correct Answer: A [A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1]

Explanation:

as in Sections 22.1 and 22.3.

12.  

Consider the following statements about the GST Council:

1. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
2. The Union has one-third of the votes cast and the States two-thirds.
3. Its recommendations are binding on Parliament and the State legislatures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

Article 279A; Mohit Minerals .

13.  

A decision of the GST Council requires a majority of:

Correct Answer: D [not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of members present and voting]

Explanation:

Article 279A(9).

14.  

The new criterion "contribution to GDP" for horizontal devolution was introduced by the:

Correct Answer: D [Sixteenth Finance Commission]

Explanation:

10 per cent weight (2026–31).

15.  

Grants for any public purpose, used for most Centrally Sponsored Schemes, are given under:

Correct Answer: C [Article 282]

Explanation:

discretionary grants.

16.  

In the Constitution of India, Articles 264–293, which deal with finance and borrowing, including the distribution of revenues between the Union and the States, are found in:

Correct Answer: B [Part XII]

Explanation:

Articles 264–293 form Chapters I (Finance) and II (Borrowing) of Part XII, which runs up to Article 300A.

17.  

The idea of a "localised emergency" was recommended by the:

Correct Answer: D [Punchhi Commission]

Explanation:

2010 report.

18.  

A State that still owes money to the Union on an earlier loan wants to raise a fresh loan in the market. What does the Constitution require?

Correct Answer: A [The Union's consent under Article 293]

Explanation:

Article 293(3).

19.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Punchhi Commission appointed
2. Rajamannar Committee appointed
3. GST introduced
4. Sarkaria Commission appointed

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [2-4-1-3]

Explanation:

1969, 1983, 2007, 2017.

20.  

The Punchhi Commission on Centre–State relations, set up in 2007, submitted its report in:

Correct Answer: C [2010]

Explanation:

the report was submitted in 2010.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2002

Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues to the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

Correct Answer: A [Finance Commission]

Explanation:

Articles 275 and 280(3).

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2006

Consider the following statements:

1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate in respect of a matter in the State List.
2. Resolutions approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [1 only]

Explanation:

Article 249.

23.  
UPSC Prelims 2006

Which one of the following subjects is included in the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: A [Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields]

Explanation:

Union List.

24.  
UPSC Prelims 2014

The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a

Correct Answer: D [tax imposed and collected by the State Government]

Explanation:

as on 2014.

25.  
UPSC Prelims 2016

The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

Correct Answer: D [Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting]

Explanation:

Article 249.

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