Centre State Relations UPSC Questions

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Centre State Relations MCQ Questions


7.
Under what condition can a state law on a Concurrent List subject prevail over central law?
A.
If approved by the Chief Minister
B.
If passed unanimously by State Legislature
C.
If reserved for the President's consideration and receives his assent
D.
If endorsed by the Governor
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ANSWER :
C. If reserved for the President's consideration and receives his assent
8.
Rajya Sabha can empower Parliament to legislate on State List matters for a period of how long through a resolution?
A.
3 months
B.
6 months
C.
1 year
D.
5 years
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ANSWER :
C. 1 year
9.
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

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A.
Independence of judiciary
B.
Elected Union Legislature
C.
Regional reps in Cabinet
D.
Enforceable Fundamental Rights
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ANSWER :
A. Independence of judiciary
10.
During a National Emergency, Parliament can legislate on matters listed in which schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
State List
B.
Union List
C.
Concurrent List only
D.
Both Union and Concurrent Lists
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ANSWER :
A. State List
11.
Which one of the following acts is NOT an example of Parliamentary legislation made on the request of two or more states under Article 252?
A.
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
B.
Prize Competition Act, 1955
C.
Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982
D.
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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ANSWER :
C. Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982
12.
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

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A.
Article 14
B.
Article 28
C.
Article 32
D.
Article 44
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ANSWER :
A. Article 14