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Centre–State Relations: Comprehensive Prelims Quiz

Select the most appropriate answer for each question. Questions are based on constitutional provisions, landmark commissions, and UPSC-relevant distinctions.

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Question 01

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Which of the following correctly describes the residuary power of legislation under the Indian Constitution?

Question 02

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If a state law on a Concurrent List subject receives the Presidential assent, which of the following is correct?

Question 03

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Which of the following subjects was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976?

Question 04

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When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution enabling Parliament to legislate on a State List subject, what is the maximum continuous duration for which that resolution can remain in force?

Question 05

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When states pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on a State List matter, which of the following is a correct legal consequence?

Question 06

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Under which article can the President establish an Inter-State Council?

Question 07

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Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about All-India Services?

Question 08

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Consider the following statements about Article 268: 1. Stamp duties on bills of exchange are levied by the Centre but collected and appropriated by states. 2. Proceeds of duties under Article 268 form part of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 09

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What is the constitutional position with regard to a state government borrowing money when it has an outstanding loan from the Centre?

Question 10

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The Sarkaria Commission made which of the following observations about the Centre–state relationship?

Question 11

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During a National Emergency under Article 352, which of the following correctly describes the impact on Centre–state administrative relations?

Question 12

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Under what circumstances can the Centre deploy its armed forces in states, according to the Sarkaria Commission?

Question 13

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Which of the following correctly identifies the Finance Commission's constitutional role?

Question 14

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Which of the following is a correct distinction between statutory grants (Article 275) and discretionary grants (Article 282)?

Question 15

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five subjects transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?

Question 16

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The Punchhi Commission's central conclusion regarding India's federal structure was that:

Question 17

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Consider the following statements about inter-governmental tax immunities under the Indian Constitution: 1. The property of the Centre is exempt from all state taxes, and this exemption cannot be removed by Parliament. 2. A state's commercial operations can be taxed by the Centre if Parliament so provides. 3. Central corporations are immune from state taxation because they are arms of the Central government. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 18

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Which committee, appointed by which state government, recommended abolition of All-India Services and transfer of residuary powers to the states?

Question 19

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Which of the following articles deals with the Centre's power to give directions to states regarding the provision of mother-tongue instruction at the primary level for linguistic minorities?

Question 20

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In mutual delegation of executive functions between Centre and states, which of the following is accurate?

Question 21

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The 80th Constitutional Amendment of 2000 was enacted primarily to give effect to the recommendations of which Finance Commission, and what was its key provision?