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Inter-State Relations — UPSC Prelims Quiz

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Neighbours Within the Nation: Water Disputes, Cooperation Mechanisms, and Inter-State Relations•medium•20 questions•~18 min

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Question 01

easy

Which article of the Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes and also empowers Parliament to bar the Supreme Court from exercising jurisdiction over such disputes?

Question 02

medium

The Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 provides for the constitution of a tribunal to adjudicate water disputes. Which of the following statements about such a tribunal is correct?

Question 03

medium

The River Boards Act, 1956 was enacted under Article 262 of the Constitution. What is the primary role of a River Board established under this Act?

Question 04

hard

Which inter-state water dispute tribunal involved five states — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha?

Question 05

medium

Under Article 263, the President can establish an Inter-State Council when it appears that public interest would be served by it. Which of the following is NOT among the duties that can be assigned to such a council?

Question 06

hard

The Sarkaria Commission recommended establishing a permanent Inter-State Council under Article 263 and suggested a name for it to distinguish it from other bodies set up under the same article. What name did the Commission propose?

Question 07

easy

The permanent Inter-State Council was established in 1990. Who chairs the Inter-State Council as per the order establishing it?

Question 08

medium

Consider the following statements about the Inter-State Council: 1. Its meetings are held in camera. 2. Decisions are taken by a majority vote. 3. It must meet at least thrice a year. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 09

medium

The Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council was set up in 1996. Who chairs this Standing Committee?

Question 10

medium

The 'Full Faith and Credit' clause in the Indian Constitution (Article 261) mandates recognition of public acts, records, and judicial proceedings across states. Which of the following is an accurate statement about this clause?

Question 11

medium

Article 301 of the Constitution declares that trade, commerce and intercourse throughout India shall be free. Which of the following correctly describes the scope of this freedom?

Question 12

medium

A state legislature wishes to impose reasonable restrictions on trade within its territory in the public interest, under Article 304. What is a mandatory procedural requirement for introducing such a bill?

Question 13

hard

Under the inter-state trade provisions (Articles 301–307), which authority can Parliament appoint to regulate trade and commerce across state borders?

Question 14

easy

Which of the following correctly describes the legal nature and origin of the Zonal Councils?

Question 15

easy

Who is the common Chairman of all five Zonal Councils?

Question 16

hard

Consider the following statements about the North-Eastern Council: 1. It was created by the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 and came into existence in 1972. 2. Sikkim was an original member of the North-Eastern Council when it was created. 3. It has additional functions beyond ordinary Zonal Councils, including formulating a unified regional plan and reviewing security measures. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 17

medium

Which of the following factors was NOT among the considerations taken into account while forming the five zones under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?

Question 18

hard

The Inter-State Council Secretariat was set up in 1991. Which additional institutional function did it take on from 2011?

Question 19

medium

Parliament can impose restrictions on inter-state or intra-state trade under Article 302 in the public interest. However, Parliament faces one specific constraint regarding such restrictions. What is it?

Question 20

medium

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was set up in 1990. Which of the following is the correct combination of parties involved in the Cauvery dispute?

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