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2021 · Question 86 · Centre-State Relations
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
Choose your answer(a)The independence of judiciary is safeguarded.(b)The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.(c)The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.(d)The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 66 · Centre-State Relations
Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
Choose your answer(a)First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)(b)Rajamannar Committee (1969)(c)Sarkaria Commission (1983)(d)National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 53 · Centre-State Relations
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then
Choose your answer(a)the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.(b)the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.(c)Article 19 is suspended in that State.(d)the President can make laws relating to that State.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 96 · Centre-State Relations
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State ? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 100 · Centre-State Relations
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?
Choose your answer(a)There is an independent judiciary in India.(b)Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.(c)The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.(d)It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 95 · Centre-State Relations
The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
Choose your answer(a)Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership(b)Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership(c)Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership(d)Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?

The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the