Centre-State Relations

Question 1

Which list has the maximum number of subjects?

Accepted Answer

Union List — The Union List has the maximum number of subjects, currently 100, as per the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Answer

State List

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Concurrent List

Answer

None of the above

Question 2

Who has the residuary powers under the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Parliament — According to Article 248, the residuary powers belong to Parliament.

Answer

State Legislature

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Judiciary

Answer

Executive

Question 3

What is the primary function of the Finance Commission?

Accepted Answer

To recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Centre and States — The Finance Commission's primary function is to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Centre and States, as well as principles for grants-in-aid, as per Article 280.

Answer

To investigate inter-state disputes

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To advise on legislative matters

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To oversee administrative relations

Question 4

Which article deals with the Inter-State Council?

Accepted Answer

Article 263 — Article 263 deals with the establishment of the Inter-State Council by the President of India.

Answer

Article 261

Answer

Article 262

Answer

Article 264

Question 5

Who is the Chairman of the GST Council?

Accepted Answer

Union Finance Minister — The Union Finance Minister is the Chairman of the GST Council, as per Article 279A.

Answer

Prime Minister

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Chief Ministers of States

Answer

Governors of States

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Sarkaria Commission?

Accepted Answer

To recommend changes in Centre-State relations — The Sarkaria Commission was set up to recommend changes in Centre-State relations, as per its report in 1988.

Answer

To investigate inter-state disputes

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To oversee administrative reforms

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To advise on legislative matters

Question 7

Which article allows Parliament to legislate on State List matters during a National Emergency?

Accepted Answer

Article 250 — According to Article 250, during a National Emergency, Parliament can legislate on State List subjects.

Answer

Article 249

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Article 251

Answer

Article 252

Question 8

What is the share of States in the divisible pool as per the 15th Finance Commission?

Accepted Answer

41% — The 15th Finance Commission recommended a share of 41% for the States in the divisible pool.

Answer

40%

Answer

42%

Answer

43%

Question 9

Which article deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States?

Accepted Answer

Article 246 — Article 246 deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States, as per the Seventh Schedule.

Answer

Article 245

Answer

Article 247

Answer

Article 248

Question 10

Who can confer powers on State officers, with the consent of the State government?

Accepted Answer

Union Government — The Union can confer powers on State officers, with the consent of the State government, as per Article 258.

Answer

Parliament

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State Legislature

Answer

High Court

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