Q. What is the source of inter-state councils? ConstitutionParliamentary lawsRecommendation of Planning CommissionApproved Resolution by C.M. Answer: Constitution

Q. Which one of the following Articles of Indian Constitution provides that “it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance”? Article 215Article 275Article 325Article 355 Answer: Article 355

Q. The Indian Constitution vests the residuary powers with The Union GovernmentThe State GovernmentsBoth the Union as well as State GovernmentsNeither the Union nor the State Governments Answer: The Union Government

Q. The distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the States in the Constitution is given in Sixth ScheduleSeventh ScheduleEighth ScheduleNinth Schedule Answer: Seventh Schedule

Q. Relation of Centre-State lies in which of the following Schedules? 7th8th6th9th Answer: 7th

Q. Under which Article of the Constitution of India, Taxes are levied and collected by the centre but distributed between the centre and the States? Article 268Article 269Article 270Article 271 Answer: Article 270

Q. Indian Constitution presents three lists for the distribution of power between centre and states. Which two Articles regulate that distribution? Article 4 and 5Article 56 and 57Article 141 and 142Article 245 and 246 Answer: Article 245 and 246

Q. Subjects on which centre and state both can make law are mentioned in which of the following Lists? Union ListState ListConcurrent ListResidual List Answer: Concurrent List

Q. A resolution passed under clause (1) of Article 249 shall remain in force for a period not exceeding One monthThree monthsSix monthsOne year Answer: One year

Q. The financial relations between the Union Government and States have been discussed under Article 168 to 171Article 268 to 281Article 278 to 291Article 289 to 295 Answer: Article 268 to 281

Q. Article 249 of the Indian Constitution deals with Emergency Power of the PresidentDissolution of the Lok SabhaAdministrative Power of the ParliamentLegislative Powers of the Parliament with respect to matter in the State List Answer: Legislative Powers of the Parliament with respect to ...

Q. The residuary powers mean the Powers not included in any of the three ListsPowers related to country’s external affairsPowers related to country’s internal affairsPowers shared between the Union and State Governments Answer: Powers not included in any of the three Lists