Spirit of Federalism:Centre-State Relationships TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Spirit of Federalism:Centre-State Relationships MCQ Questions

1.
Normally the Parliament can legislate on the subjects enumerated in
A.
the union list
B.
the concurrent list
C.
the state list
D.
the union as well as the concurrent list
ANSWER :
D. the union as well as the concurrent list
2.
Which of the following is Not included in the Union list?
A.
Defence
B.
Audit and Accounts
C.
External Affairs
D.
None of these
ANSWER :
D. None of these
3.
Under the Constitution of India, Education as a subject of legislation is inluded in
A.
State List
B.
Union List
C.
Concurrent List
D.
Residuary Powers
ANSWER :
C. Concurrent List
4.
India is federal state, because there is
A.
Concentration of powers
B.
Distribution of powers
C.
Separation of powers
D.
None of these
ANSWER :
B. Distribution of powers
5.
Indian federal system is greatly influenced by federal system in
A.
Canada
B.
United States
C.
U.S.S.R
D.
Australia
ANSWER :
A. Distribution of powers
6.
Which one of the following is a feature common to both the Indian federation and the American Federation?
A.
A single citizenship
B.
Three lists in the Constitution
C.
Dual judiciary
D.
A federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
ANSWER :
D. A federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution