Q. In addition to the powers given in the Union and Concurrent List, the Union Government has the Power to legistate in State ListFederal powersResiduary powersNone of these Answer: Residuary powers

Q. Which of the following is regarded as an essential function of the State (Central Excise, 1994) To provide defence against external attacksTo maintain good roadsTo run schools for educationTo prevent diseases Answer: To provide defence against external attacks

Q. Which article of the Constitution says that Counsel of States (Rajya Sabha) shall not be dissolute? Article 154Article 83Article 80Article 53 Answer: Article 83

Q. Who the representative from states in Rajya Sabha is elected by the Governor of the stateElected members of the state legislative AssemblyChief Minister of the statePresident Answer: Elected members of the state legislative Assembly

Q. Election of members of Rajya Sabha is taken from: Constitution Of South AfricaConstitution Of JapanConstitution Of IrelandConstitution Of USA Answer: Constitution Of South Africa

Q. Which article of Indian constitution says that “Parliament has the power to make laws on any matter in the state list if a proclamation of emergency is in operation? Article 275Article 256Article 249Article 365 Answer: Article 249

Q. Which article has the provision that the union government will provide grants-in-aid to state government? Article 360Article 265Article 275Article 280 Answer: Article 275

Q. Which of the following is not related to the Administrative Reform Commission? Sarkaria CommissionWest Bengal Remembrance LetterHanumantaiya CommissionRajmannar Committee Answer: Sarkaria Commission

Q. The provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and the States Can be suspended only with the consent of the majority of State LegislaturesCannot be suspended under any circumstancesCan be suspended during National EmergencyCan be suspended during Financial Emergency Answer: Can ...

Q. The Zonal Councils discuss matters relating to Economic and Social PlanningInter State transportBorder disputesAll the above matters Answer: All the above matters

Q. In which respect have the Centre State relations been specifically termed as ‘municipal relations’? (I.A.S. 1994) Centre’s control of the State in the legislative sphereCentre’s control of the State in planning processCentre’s control of the State in financial mattersCentre’s control of the ...

Q. In India both direct and indirect taxes are levied by the Central and State Governments. Which of the following is levied by the State Governments? (Railway Apprentice’s Exam, 1993) Corporation TaxCapital gains taxCustoms dutyExcise duty on liquour Answer: Excise duty on liquour