Practice Test

Q1) Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy ?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.
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Q2) Part VI of the constitution lays a uniform structure for state government which is applicable to all : Show Answer

Q3) Chief executive head of a state is :
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Q4) A Governor holds office : Show Answer

Q5) In appointing a Governor, the President consults the Chief Minister of the State as this is : Show Answer

Q6) _______discharge the duties of a Governor if it falls vacant due to death or resignation ? Show Answer

Q7) Ordinances issued by a Governor are subject to :
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Q8) Unless approved by the state legislature an ordinance issued by a Governor remains in force for a maximum period of : Show Answer

Q9) Governor does not appoint : Show Answer

Q10) Dual role of the Governor means : Show Answer

Q11) Contingency fund of a state is operated by the : Show Answer

Q12) Governor of which State has been vested with special powers for scheduled tribes ? Show Answer

Q13) Ministers salaries in a state are determined by : Show Answer

Q14) _______ presides over meetings of council of ministers in a State ? Show Answer

Q15) To be member of a state council of ministers, a person : Show Answer

Q16) A misters in a state is individually responsible to the : Show Answer

Q17) Vidhan Sabha is : Show Answer

Q18) Chairman of Legislative Council is : Show Answer

Q19) Maximum permissible period between two sessions of as state Legislative Assembly is : Show Answer

Q20) For enactment of a law, the state Legislative council : Show Answer

Q21) Money bills can be introduced in the
state Legislature with the prior consent of the : Show Answer

Q22) Limitations on authority of the State Legislature EXCLUDES : Show Answer

Q23) _____has a separate Constitution ? Show Answer

Q24) J & K Constitution was framed by : Show Answer

Q25) An amendment tot he Constitution of India extends to J & K : Show Answer

Q26) if the state government fails to comply with the directions of the Centre in the exercise of administrative power : Show Answer

Q27) Privileges of the State Legislature are mentioned in Article : Show Answer

Q28) A post under a State is held during the pleasure of the Show Answer

Q29) Mizoram and Sikkim may have a maximum of Show Answer

Q30) A State Government has no control over local bodies in matter of ? Show Answer

Q31) If in an election of State Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is not elected loses his deposit, it means that Show Answer

Q32) The Dinesh Goswami Committee recomended Show Answer

Q33) Article 154 state that the Governor can exercise his executive to him. The word subordinates includes : Show Answer

Q34) The Constitution says that the state council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The words "during the pleasure of the Governor" in reality means : Show Answer

Q35) Residuary power of legislation in case of J & K belong to the : Show Answer

Q36) The Chief Minister of a state is Show Answer

Q37) The executive powers of the Governor do not include the Show Answer

Q38) In India there is a single constitution for the union and the state with the exception of Show Answer

Q39) Governor does not appoint the Show Answer

Q40) Governor holds office Show Answer

Q41) The head of the Council of Ministers in a state is the Show Answer

Q42) The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by the Show Answer

Q43) The Legislative Council Show Answer

Q44) The member of State Legislative Assemblies are elected for a period of Show Answer

Q45) The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the Show Answer

Q46) The oath of office is administered to the members of the State Council of Ministers by the Show Answer

Q47) In which of the following state is it constitutionally obligatory for the Governor to appoint a minister in change of tribal affairs ? Show Answer

Q48) In which one of the following states of India is it legal for a Hindu male illegal for a Muslim male more than one living wife ? Show Answer

Q49) There is a constitutional requirement to have a minister is charge of tribal welfare for the states of Show Answer

Q50) What is the maximum permissible strength of the legislative assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of any state ? Show Answer

Q51) Money bill can be introduced in the state legislature only on the recommendation of : Show Answer

Q52) Oath of office is administered to the Governor by : Show Answer

Q53) Which of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India ? Show Answer

Q54) Who among of the following cannot be removed from office except in the manner prescribe in the Constitution of India ? Show Answer

Q55) As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State? Show Answer

Q56) The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the Show Answer

Q57) In which one of the following areas does the State Government not have control over its local bodies ? Show Answer

Q58) The State Government's responsibility for educational planning is shared by the Show Answer

Q59) Consider the given statement and mark the correct response :
1) A person can be appointed as a Governor of more than one State
2) Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of 1.
3) In case of 1, the Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States.
4) In case of 1 the Governor's salary is paid by the state named by the President.
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Q60) _______are enjoyed by the President of India but not a Governor.
1) Diplomatic Powers
2) Pardoning death sentence
3) Veto power over State Legislature
4) Military powers
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Q61) Chief Minister of a State :
1) is elected by the Legislative of Ministers
2) appoints members of the Council of Ministers
3) Determines the size of the Council of Ministers
4) Determines salaries of Council of ministers.
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Q62) Which of the following is discretionary powers of the Governor ?
1) Selecting a chief minister if no single party has a clear majority
2) Dismissing the ministry at any time.
3) Reserving a bill for the President.
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Q63) Legislative Council of a State :
1) is not subject to dissolution
2) can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly
3) can be abolished by the President on Governor's recommendation
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Q64) Members of Legislative are appointed through :
1) Direct elections
2) Indirect elections
3) Nomination
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Q65) State Legislative Assembly participates in 'the election of :
1) President
2) Vice President
3) Members of Legislative Council of the State
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Q66) Membership of the Legislative Assembly varies between 60 and 500, bit the exception is in
1) Pondicherry
2) Mizoram
3) Goa
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Q67) Which of the following is/are required for a Legislative Council in a State to be created or abolished ?
1) Act of Parliament
2) Resolution of the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned
3) Recommendation by the Governor of the State Concern
4) Constitution Amendment requiring States 'ratification
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Q68) Which statement about office of profit is correct ?
1) Article 102 (1) defines the nature of 'office of profit' with regard to legislators
2) Article 18 (4) says that no person holding an office of profit under the state shall accept any present from any foreign state
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Q69) Consider the following statements :
The Constitution of India provides that
1) the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of nor more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State
2) a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less that 25 years of age
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Q70) Consider the following statements
1) The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh.
2) The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep
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Q71) Consider the following statements;
1) Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state
2) As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory juriduction at the State level
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Q72) Which of the following statements are true about the Governor of a state ?
1) The executive power of the state is vested in him.
2) He must have attained 35 years of age
3) He holds office during the pleasure of the President
4) The grounds for his removal are laid down in the Constitution.
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Q73) The correct statements about ordinance making
power of the Governor are ;
1) it is laid down in Article 213
2) it can be issued by him after advice of the President or state council of ministers
3) it is co-extensive with the legislative power of the state legislature
4) it can be issued only during the recess of State Legislative Assembly and not the Legislative Council
5) it can not be withdrawn by him anytime
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Q74) The Governor of state :
1) Possesses executive, legislative and judicial power analogous to the President.
2) Has to act with the aid and advice of the council of ministers always
3) Has the power to appoint and remove the members of State Public Service Commission
4) Has the power to allocate business of the government among the various ministers
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Q75) Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deducted from this?
1) No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term
2) No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years
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Q76) A Governor must be :
1) a citizen of India
2) of 30 years
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Q77) Consider the following statements :
1) In India, only the President, but not the Governors of the States, has the power to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.
2) In India.through the Governor of a state is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Center during periods of emergency in the State
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Q78) Consider the following statements :
1) No person is eligible for appointment as Governor unless he has completed the age of thirty years.
2) The same person can be appointed as Governor for the three State
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Q79) Consider the following statements :
1) A bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or House thereof
2) A bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly
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Q80) Assertion : Jammu and Kashmir has a special status,
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Q81) Assertion : There are limitation on the Legislative authority of the State Legislature
Reason : Certain bills on the State List can be introduced in the State Legislature only with President's approval Show Answer

Q82) Assertion : Under the Constitution, the Chief Minister holds office till pleasure of the Governor
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Q83) Assertion : The Governor of a state is a nominal (titular) executive head Reason : The Constitution has provided for a parliamentary government in the states Show Answer

Q84) Assertion : No person shall be eligible for appointment as a Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty years
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Q85) Assertion : The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President
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Q86) Assertion : The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office
Reason : Where the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be allocated among the states in such proportion as the president may be order determine. Show Answer

Q87) Assertion : There shall be a council of ministers with the Chief Ministers at the head to aid and advice the Governor in the exercise of his function, except in so far he is by or under the Constitution, required to exercise his functions, or any of them in his direction
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Q88) Consider the following statements about the power and function of Chief Minister
1. He is the Chairman of State Planning Board.
2. He is the head of the Inter-state Council.
3. He is the head of the National Development Council.
4. He is the crisis Manager-in-Chief at the political level during emergency.
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Q89) Consider the following statements with reference to the Governor power
1. The Governor can Pardon, reprieve, remit, suspend or commute the punishment or sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law.
2. He cannot pardon death sentence.
3. The Governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.
4. He can only reprieve and commutation in respect to the punishment or sentence by a court-martial.
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Q90) Which of the following statements is incorrect? Show Answer

Q91) Who among the following recommends to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State? Show Answer

Q92) Which one of the following statements is correct? Show Answer

Q93) In which cases Governor exercises his discretionary powers?
1. In appointment of Chief Minister if not a single party has clear-cut majority in the House or there is no recognised leader of the majority party.
2. In reservation of a Bill passed by state Legislative for the assent of the President.
3. Dismissing a Ministry if he is convinced it has lost majority support in the Assembly.
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Q94) Which of the following alternatives are available to the Governor of a State with regard to a Bill passed by the Houses of the State Legislative?
1. He can return the Bill for reconsideration.
2. He can reverse the Bill for the approval of the President.
3. He can dismiss or withhold the Bill by not returning the same to the House where it originated.
4. He can accord his assent.
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Q95) Article-156, of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date of which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this?
1. No Governor can be removed from the office till the completion of his term.
2. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
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Q96) Consider the following statements
statement
1) The Parliament can establish an Inter-State Council if at any time it appears to it that the public interest would be served thereby.
2) The Sarkaria Commission has recommended the Constitution of a permanent Inter-State Council.
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Q97) Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal device (S) for securing cooperation and coordination between the states in India ?

1) The National Development Council

2) The Governor's Conference

3) Zonal Councils.

4) The Inter-state Council.

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Q98) Consider the following statements regarding Inter-state Water Dispute

1) Pursuant to Sakaria Commission recommendation, the Union Government introduced the Inter-state Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2001 in Lok Sabha.

2) The water is subject to the Provision of Entry 56 of Union List

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Q99) The Inter-State Council consists of
1) Prime Minister
2) Chief Minister of all States
3) Chief Ministers of Union Territories with Legislatures
4) Eight Union Cabinet Ministers
5) Administrators of Union Territories with Legislatures
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Q100) Centre-state relations in India are dependent upon

1) Constitutional provisions

2) Conventions and practices

3) Judicial Interpretations.

4) Mechanics for dialogue

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Q101) In which respect have the centre-state relations been specifically termed as Muncipal Relations ? Show Answer

Q102) For distribution of power between the Union and the States, the Constitution of India Introduced three lists. Which two of the following Articles govern the distribution of power ? Show Answer

Q103) The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the State List

1) If the Rajya Sabha declares by a two-third majority resolution that it is expendient to do so in National Interest

2) For the implementation of international treaties or agreements.

3) If two or more states make a request to parliament to do so.

4) When Article 356 is imposed in the State.

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Q104) Consider the following statements
1) The provision of the Directive Principle under Part IV of the Constitution of India is not applicable
to Jammu and Kashmir
2) Article 249 is applicable to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
3) Article 352 cannot be proclaimed by the President on the ground of Internal disturbance without
the consent of the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Q105) Identify the correct statements regarding the special status given Jammu and Kashmir
1) Financial emergency can be imposed only after consultation with Chief Minister of the State.
2) Parliament can not legislate on State List items
3) Residuary Powers lie with State Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir
4) State has its own Constitution.
5) National Emergency proclaimed on the ground of war or external aggression can not
be automatically extended to Jammu and Kashmir
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Q106)
The Residuary Powers of legislation in case of Jammu and Kashmir belong to Show Answer

Q107)
Special provision for the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Asom, Manipur,
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Q108) Consider the following statements The creation of a new State in India from an existing State involves
the consent of the
1) Supreme Court
2) Legislature of the State concerned
3) President
4) Parliament
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Q109) Identify the benefits of new States
1) More development opportunities with new States.
2) More Government jobs.
3) Less competition among States.
4) Better grievance redressal of people.
5) It will reduced regional disparities. Show Answer

Q110)
The Article of the Constitution of India which deal with Directive Principles of State Policy are Show Answer

Q111) Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy ? Show Answer

Q112) Identify the correct statements regarding directive principle of state policy
1) The are justiciable
2) They ensure political democracy.
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Q113) The principle of states policy includes
1) Equal justice and free legal aid
2) Promotion of international peace and security
3) Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
4) Protection of minority's interests
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Q114) Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principle of State Policy?
1)Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2) Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purpose of intoxicating drinks and of others drugs which are injurious to health.
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Q115) A proclamation if Emergency by the president Show Answer

Q116) Which of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriate by the Panchayats in that particular State? Show Answer

Q117) Considering the following statements regarding the governor of a state in India
1) To be appointed as Governor, one should have completed the age of 45 years.
2) The Governer holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
3) After completing five years in office, the Governor can not continue to hold the
office even when his successor has not entered upon his office.
4) The executive power of the state is vested in the Governor.
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Q118) Consider the following statements
1) The Chief Minister of state appoints the other minister of the state.
2) In exercise of the functions which the Governor is empowered to exercise
in his discretions, he will not be required to act according to
the advice of ministers or even to seek such advice
3) The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor and all the executive action of the state
has to be taken in the name of Governor
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Q119) Which of the following are the reasons behind the constitutional design of Rajya Sabha?
1) Mature input in legislative and constituent process from more experienced persons.
2) Tending some degree of continuity to the parliamentary work in view of the fact that the Rajya Sabha is a continuous chamber.
3) Unequal weightage to votes in Rajya Sabha, Since there is equal number of seats given to all states.
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Q120) Consider the following statements The Parliamentary Committee on estimates
1) consists of 20 members of the Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha.
2) Its criticism and suggestions act as a deterrent on extravagance in public expenditure.
3) can examine the working of the policy and not the policy as approved by the Parliament.
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Q121) The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the Show Answer

Q122) Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils
1) The Zonal Councils are non-statutory bodies
2) Each Chief Minister acts as a Chairman of the council by rotation holding office
for a period of the One year at a time
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Q123) Which of the following Amendments would need state ratification?
1) Provisions affecting President's election.
2) Provision affecting the Union Judiciary.
3) Amendment procedure.
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Q124) Under Part XXI of the Constitution of India on the State of Jammu and Kashmir, deals with Show Answer

Q125) The Constitution of J&K was enacted by a separate Constituent Assembly set up by the State and it came into force on Show Answer

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Q127) With reference to adult franchise in Indian Constitution,consider the following-
Every citizen who is 18 years of age or more is entitled to cast his/her vote irrespective of his
1. caste
2. creed
3. sex
4. religion
5. place of birth
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Q128) On 19th February 2004, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has been set up under Article 338A on the bifurcation of the erstwhile National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to oversee the implementation of various safeguards provided to Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution by
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Q129) Which of the following is a Government run scheme which provides health insurance to unorganized workers belonging to BPL category and their families? Show Answer

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Q131) In comparison to Canadian Preamble Indian Preamble lays down main objective of state
1. establishing democratic, republic, sovereign, socialist and secular state
2. achieving justice- social, economic and political
3. liberty of thoughts, expression, belief, faith and worship
4. equality of status and opportunity
5. fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation
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Q132) Consider the following-
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Bihar
4. Karnataka
5. Maharashtra
6. Uttar Pradesh
7. Tamil Nadu
Which of the above has legislative council?
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Q133) Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by- Show Answer

Q134) Consider the following statements with reference to article 370 about Jammu And Kashmir-
1. The Union of India has no power to declare Financial Emergency under Article 360 in the state
2. The Union can declare emergency in the state only in case of War or External Aggression
3. Union Legislature has very limited jurisdiction in case of J&K as compared to other states
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Q135) The State of Jammu and Kashmir which is a constituent unit of the Union of India, shall, in its relation with the Union, continue to be governed by Article 370 of the Constitution of India ".This sentence is mentioned in Show Answer

Q136) Consider the following statements-
1. The primary object of an inter-state council is coordination and federal cohesion
2. It was the Sarkaria Commission which recommended the constitution of a permanent inter-state council
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Q137) Consider the following statements-
1. Setting up of Inter-State Commerce Commission on the lines of US Independent Regulatory Commission for nationwide conduct of trade and commerce adds an administrative dimension to union-state relations
2. the mutual delegation of functions and immunity from mutual taxation ultimately work in the expansion of administrative jurisdiction of Union government in matters of the states
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Q138) A Zonal Council may discuss, and make recommendations with regard to-
1. any matter of common interest in the field of economic and social planning
2. any matter concerning border disputes, linguistic minorities or inter-State transport
3. any matter connected with, or arising out of, the re-organization of the States under the States Reorganization Act
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Q139) Consider the following statements-
1. A republic means a form of government in which the head of the state is an elected person and not a heredity monarch
2. Under such a system, the political sovereignty is vested in the people and the head of the state is the person elected by the people for a fixed term
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Q140) Consider the following-
1. the Governor is the executive head of the State and a part of the State Legislature
2. the administration of the State is carried on in his name
3. the people of the State or their representatives have no say in the matter of his appointment
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q141) Consider the following statements with regard to State Cabinet and Chief Minister –
1. Chief Secretary plays an effective supervisory role, as the most important cases of the various departments are sent to the Chief Secretary for final decision or for onward transmission to the C.M. or the concerned ministers
2. All-important cases involving adoption of new schemes have to be approved by the Chief Secretary
3. He is also empowered to ask for any paper relating to any case of any department and such a request has to be complied with by the secretary of the department concerned
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Q142) Consider the following statements-
1. the power of the State Legislature to legislate with respect to matters enumerated in the State List has been made subject to the power of Parliament to legislate in respect of matters enumerated in the Union
2. In the concurrent sphere, in case of repugnancy between a Union and a State law relating to the same subject, the former prevails
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Q143) Consider the following statements-
1. the power of the State Legislature to legislate with respect to matters enumerated in the State List has been made subject to the power of Parliament to legislate in respect of matters enumerated in the Union
2. In the concurrent sphere, in case of repugnancy between a Union and a State law relating to the same subject, the former prevails
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Q144) Consider the following statements with regard to administrative relations between state and centre-
1. The executive power of every state shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by the Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that state
2. the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such direction to the state as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose
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Q145) The Zonal Councils discuss matters of common concern to the States and Territories comprising to each Zone, such as,
1. economic and social planning
2. border disputes
3. inter-State transport
4. matters arising out of the reorganization of States and the like
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Q146) Consider the following statements-
1. These Zonal Councils do not owe their origin to the Constitution but to an Act of Parliament
2. these councils foster the ‘federal sentiment’ by resisting the separatist tendencies of linguism and provincialism
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Q147) Consider the following with reference to the zones covered by inter- state Council
1. The Central Zone -the States of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
2. The Northern Zone- Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and the Union Territories of Delhi & Chandigarh
3. The Eastern Zone- Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and Sikkim
4. The Western Zone- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu.
5. The Southern Zone, - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
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Q148) An Inter State Council can be established if at any time it appears to the President that the public would be served by the establishment of a Council charged with the duty of
1. inquiring into and advising upon disputes which may have arisen between states
2. making recommendations upon any such subject and, in particular recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject
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Q149) Consider the following statements-
The main objective/s of setting up of Zonal Councils is/are
1. bringing out national integration
2. arresting the growth of acute state consciousness, regionalism, linguism and particularistic tendencies
3. enabling the centre and the states to co-operate and exchange ideas and experiences
4. establishing a climate of co-operation amongst the states for successful and speedy execution of development projects
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