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Unity in Diversity: India's Quasi-Federal Structure and Its Constitutional Underpinnings•hard•21 questions•~20 min

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Question 01

easy

Which of the following correctly distinguishes a federal government from a unitary government?

Question 02

easy

The word 'federation' is derived from the Latin term 'foedus'. What does it mean?

Question 03

medium

Which of the following is the correct description of the two modes of federal formation, with accurate examples?

Question 04

medium

Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as a 'Union of States' instead of a 'Federation of States'. According to Dr B R Ambedkar, this choice indicates which of the following? 1. The Indian federation was not formed through an agreement among pre-existing sovereign states. 2. States have the right to secede from the Union. 3. The Union is indestructible. Select the correct answer:

Question 05

hard

In what specific ways does the Indian federal system resemble the Canadian model? Consider the following: 1. Formation by way of disintegration 2. Use of the term 'Union' 3. Residuary powers vested in the states 4. Strong centralising tendency Which of the above are correct?

Question 06

medium

What is the current number of subjects in the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule respectively?

Question 07

medium

With respect to residuary powers under the Indian Constitution, which statement is accurate?

Question 08

medium

Which provisions of the Indian Constitution require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures for amendment?

Question 09

medium

How is the Indian phrase 'an indestructible Union of destructible states' correctly contrasted with the American position?

Question 10

hard

Under Article 249, Parliament can legislate on a State List subject without a formal emergency. What is the mechanism?

Question 11

medium

Which of the following correctly describes the nature of citizenship under the Indian Constitution, and how it compares to other federations?

Question 12

medium

Regarding the judicial system in India versus the USA, which of the following is accurate?

Question 13

hard

The President's veto over state bills reserved by the Governor is described as 'absolute'. What does this mean in practical terms?

Question 14

medium

K C Wheare described the Indian Constitution as 'quasi-federal'. Which of the following best captures his view?

Question 15

medium

Granville Austin characterised Indian federalism as 'cooperative federalism'. Which of the following correctly represents his reasoning?

Question 16

hard

In S R Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on Indian federalism. Which statement best summarises its holding?

Question 17

medium

Which of the following scholars described Indian federalism as 'bargaining federalism'?

Question 18

hard

Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha in the context of Indian federalism: 1. The Rajya Sabha represents the states of the Indian federation. 2. States are represented in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of equal representation regardless of population. 3. The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution enabling Parliament to legislate on State List subjects in the national interest. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 19

hard

Which of the following is NOT a unitary or centralising feature of the Indian Constitution?

Question 20

hard

According to K Santhanam, which two factors were primarily responsible for the unitary bias of the Indian Constitution in practice?

Question 21

medium

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the All-India Services in the context of Indian federalism?

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