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1301.	Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?
A.	He should be a citizen of India
B.	He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed
C.	He must have completed the age of 35 years
D.	He must not be a member of either House of Parliament
Answer» B. He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed

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1302.	The first woman Governor of a State in free India was
A.	Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
B.	Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
C.	Mrs Indira Gandhi
D.	Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
Answer» A. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

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1303.	When the Governor receives a Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly, which of the following courses would be most appropriate for the Governor as an agent of the Centre?
A.	give assent to the Bill
B.	refer the Bill to the President
C.	keep the Bill pending
D.	exercise veto over the Bill
Answer» B. refer the Bill to the President

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1304.	What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly? [UDC 1993]
A.	250
B.	300
C.	600
D.	500
Answer» D. 500

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1305.	The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period?
A.	2 years
B.	6 years
C.	4 years
D.	5 years
Answer» D. 5 years

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1306.	One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parlshad is :
A.	power of impeachment
B.	nomination of members
C.	tenure of membership
D.	indirect election
Answer» D. indirect election

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1307.	1/12th of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are to be elected:
A.	from a graduate constituency
B.	amongst the graduate universities of the State
C.	from the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. from the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing

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1308.	To be a member of a State Council of Ministers, a person :
A.	must belong to the Legislative Assembly
B.	must acquire membership of the State legislature within six months of such appointment if he is not one already
C.	cannot be less than 35 years old
D.	will have to be an expert in some field if he is not a member of the legislature
Answer» B. must acquire membership of the State legislature within six months of such appointment if he is not one already

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1309.	A minister in a State is individually responsible to the:
A.	Legislature
B.	Governor
C.	Chief Minister
D.	President
Answer» B. Governor

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1310.	The Vidhan Sabha is :
A.	the permanent house' of State Legislature
B.	indirectly elected
C.	subject to dissolution
D.	has little importance in the State Government
Answer» C. subject to dissolution

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1311.	The Legislative Council of a State: I. is not subject to dissolution. II. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly. III. can be abolished by the President on the Governor's recommendation.
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	I and II
D.	III only
Answer» C. I and II

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1312.	What do you understand by the dual role of the Governor?
A.	Constitutional and real Executive
B.	Head of a State and head of government under certain circumstances
C.	Belonging to Central as well as State Executive
D.	Constitutional ruler and an agent of the Centre
Answer» D. Constitutional ruler and an agent of the Centre

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1313.	The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the:
A.	President
B.	Chief Minister
C.	Governor
D.	Council of Ministers
Answer» C. Governor

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1314.	The States in India can borrow from the market:
A.	at their discretion
B.	only through the Centre
C.	only with the consent of the Centre
D.	under no circumstance
Answer» C. only with the consent of the Centre

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1315.	If the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of an adjoining Union Territory, he exercises his functions:
A.	on advice of his Council of Ministers
B.	independently of his Council of Ministers
C.	according to Parliament's directions
D.	according to the directions of the State legislature
Answer» B. independently of his Council of Ministers

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1316.	Grants-in-aid given to States are meant:
A.	to show favour to backward States
B.	for use in centrally-sponsored schemes
C.	to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities
D.	for funding the State plan
Answer» C. to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities

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1317.	Membership of the legislative Assembly can vary between 60 and 500, but the exception to this rule is/are found in : I. Puducherry II. Mizoram III. Goa
A.	I and II
B.	II and III
C.	II only
D.	I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III

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1318.	Money Bills can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of the:
A.	President
B.	Governor
C.	Speaker
D.	Chief Minister
Answer» B. Governor

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1319.	The Central Government can assign any function to the States:
A.	on the directive of the President
B.	on the recommendation of Parliament
C.	any time it wishes to do so
D.	with the consent of the State Government
Answer» D. with the consent of the State Government

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1320.	The State legislative Assembly participates in the election of: 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Rajya Sabha members 4. Members of legislative Council of the State
A.	I, II and III
B.	I, III and IV
C.	I and III
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. I, III and IV

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1321.	While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is :
A.	constitutionally imperative
B.	a matter of convention
C.	because Parliament has legislated to the effect
D.	a duty of the President
Answer» B. a matter of convention

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1322.	The Chairman of the legislative Council is:
A.	appointed by the Governor
B.	the Governor (ex-officio)
C.	elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves
D.	appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly
Answer» C. elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves

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1323.	The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include:
A.	Parliament's authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency
B.	Parliament's authority to make Laws on State subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the Constitution
C.	the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature
D.	the Governor's power to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President
Answer» C. the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature

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1324.	Consider the given statements and choose the correct response on them. 1. A person can be appointed as Governor of more than one State. 2. A Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of I. 3. In case of I, the Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States. 4. In case of I, the Governor's salary is paid by the State named by the President.
A.	I and II are correct
B.	I and IV are correct
C.	I and III are correct
D.	I is wrong; each State must have one Governor
Answer» C. I and III are correct

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1325.	On which of the following matters can a Governor of a State exercise his discretionary powers? 1. Selection of Chief Minister if no political party gets a clear-cut majority. 2. Dismissal of a Ministry if he is convinced that it has lost majority support. 3. Salaries and allowances of ministers. 4. Submission of report to President regarding failure of constitutional machinery in the State.
A.	I, II and III
B.	II, III and IV
C.	I, II and IV
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» C. I, II and IV

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1326.	Which of the following are true about Legislative Council of a State? 1. Its total number of members does not exceed two-thirds of total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State but is not less than 40. 2. One-third of its members are elected by the Legislative Assembly, one-third by local bodies, one-twelfth by teachers, one-twelfth by university graduates and one-sixth nominated by the Governor. 3. It cannot be dissolved. 4. One-third of its members retire every year.
A.	I, II and III
B.	II and III
C.	II, III and IV
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. II and III

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1327.	Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that: 1. the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not 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 than 25 years of age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

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1328.	There is no reservation for the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of:
A.	Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
B.	Punjab, Asom and Nagaland
C.	Nagaland, Meghalaya and Orissa
D.	Asom, Nagaland and Meghalaya
Answer» A. Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

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1329.	Who acts as the Chancellor of State Universities ?
A.	Governor
B.	Chief Minister
C.	Chief Justice of High Court
D.	President
Answer» A. Governor

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1330.	Which of these States has the Bicameral Legislature? 1. Bihar 2. Gujarat 3. Karnataka 4. Jammu & Kashmir 5. Maharashtra 6. U.P.
A.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.	1, 3, 4, 5, 6
C.	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
D.	All of these
Answer» B. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

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1331.	Which of these States previously had Legislative Councils? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Gujarat 3. Kerala 4. Manipur 5. West Bengal 6. Tamil Nadu
A.	1 and 3
B.	3 and 5
C.	5 and 6
D.	only 6
Answer» D. only 6

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1332.	With respect to Article 371A of the Constitution of India, the Governor of which one of the following States has special responsibility with respect to law and order of the State? [CDS 2008]
A.	Asom
B.	Manipur
C.	Nagaland
D.	Andhra Pradesh
Answer» C. Nagaland

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1333.	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, though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2005]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

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1334.	Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may 1. withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature. 2. reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President. 3. return the Bill, other than a money Bill for reconsideration-of the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

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1335.	Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council:
A.	has to agree to the Bill
B.	may delay it for a maximum period of four months
C.	may disagree to its provisions, in which case a joint sitting is called
D.	has nothing to do
Answer» B. may delay it for a maximum period of four months

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1336.	A: The position of the legislative Council is inferior to that of the legislative Assembly. R1: The very existence of the Council depends on the will of the Assembly. R2: A Bill originating in the Council can be forthwith put to an end by the Assembly rejecting it. R3: One-sixth of the Council's members are nominated by the Governor.
A.	A and R1, R2 and R3 are correct and R1, R2 and R3 explain A
B.	A, R1 and R3 are correct and R1 and R3 explain A
C.	A, R1, R2and R3are correct but only R1 and R2 explain A
D.	A and R2 are wrong; R1 and R3 are correct
Answer» C. A, R1, R2and R3are correct but only R1 and R2 explain A

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1337.	The Governor does not appoint:
A.	Judges of the High Court
B.	Chief Minister
C.	Chairman of the State Public Service Commission
D.	Advocate General of the State
Answer» A. Judges of the High Court

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1338.	Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor. 1. Diplomatic Powers. 2. Pardoning death sentence. 3. Veto power over State legislature. 4. Military powers.
A.	I and IV
B.	II and III
C.	I, II and III
D.	I,II and IV
Answer» D. I,II and IV

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1339.	The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by:
A.	Parliament
B.	State legislature
C.	President
D.	No one
Answer» B. State legislature

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1340.	Grants-in-aid are provided every year to such States as are in need of assistanceas determined by the:
A.	President
B.	Parliament
C.	Finance Commission
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Finance Commission

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1341.	Which of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India? [IAS 1993]
A.	Population control and family planning
B.	Public health and sanitation
C.	Capitation taxes
D.	None of the above
Answer» A. Population control and family planning

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1342.	Which subject was transferred from State List to Concurrent List by the 42nd amendment of the Constitution? [Teachers' Exam 1993]
A.	Agriculture
B.	Education
C.	Irrigation
D.	Local Self Government
Answer» B. Education

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1343.	In India both direct and indirect taxes are levied by the Central and State Government. Which of the following is levied by the State Governments? [Railway Apprentices' Exam 1993]
A.	Excise Duty on liquor
B.	Capital gains Tax
C.	Customs Duty
D.	Corporation Tax
Answer» A. Excise Duty on liquor

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1344.	The largest contribution to the total combined annual tax revenue of the Centre States and Union Territories in India is made by : [SBI PO 1990]
A.	Sales tax
B.	Income and Corporation Tax
C.	Custom duties
D.	Union Excise duties
Answer» D. Union Excise duties

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1345.	Corporation Tax: [IAS 1995]
A.	is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States
B.	is levied by the Union and belongs to it exclusively
C.	is levied and appropriated by the States
D.	is levied by the Union and shared by the Union and the States
Answer» B. is levied by the Union and belongs to it exclusively

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1346.	Agricultural Income Tax is assigned to the State Governments by: [IAS 1995]
A.	the Constitution of India
B.	the National Development Council
C.	the Finance Commission
D.	the Inter-State Council
Answer» A. the Constitution of India

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1347.	The authority empowered to make laws in respect of matters not enumerated in any of three lists is/are:
A.	State Legislatures
B.	Union Parliament
C.	Union Parliament and State Legislatures
D.	The Advocate General of the States
Answer» B. Union Parliament

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1348.	Both Union and State Legislature can legislate on :
A.	criminal law and procedure
B.	marriage, contracts and torts
C.	economic and social planning
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

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1349.	The Central Government's exclusive powers are enumerated in the:
A.	Concurrent List
B.	State List
C.	Union List
D.	Federal List
Answer» C. Union List

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1350.	Under the Constitution, the residuary powers vest with the: [Delhi Police 1994]
A.	President
B.	Supreme Court
C.	Union Government
D.	State Governments
Answer» C. Union Government

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1351.	The executive power relating to concurrent subjects remain with:
A.	the States
B.	the Centre
C.	the Constitution
D.	the President
Answer» B. the Centre

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1352.	The Union list contains:
A.	47 subjects
B.	97 subjects
C.	63 subjects
D.	92 subjects
Answer» B. 97 subjects

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1353.	The State List contains:
A.	97 subjects
B.	69 subjects
C.	66 subjects
D.	103 subjects
Answer» C. 66 subjects

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1354.	The Concurrent List contains:
A.	47 subjects
B.	68 subjects
C.	42 subjects
D.	38 subjects
Answer» A. 47 subjects

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1355.	Which Articles of Indian Constitution discuss the financial relations between the Centre and the States?
A.	Articles 268 to 281
B.	Articles 278 to 291
C.	Articles 289 to 295
D.	Articles 168 to 171
Answer» A. Articles 268 to 281

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1356.	A change in distribution of powers between the Centre and the States can be done by:
A.	the Central Government
B.	the federating units by themselves
C.	amending the Constitution
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. amending the Constitution

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1357.	The distribution of power between Centre and the States is based on the scheme provided in :
A.	Minto-Morley Reforms, 1909
B.	Montague-Chelmsford Act, 1919
C.	Government of India Act, 1935
D.	Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer» C. Government of India Act, 1935

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1358.	Union Parliament has the power to legislate on the subjects of all three lists in respect of:
A.	Scheduled areas
B.	Hill areas
C.	Backward areas
D.	Union Territories
Answer» D. Union Territories

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1359.	When can a State law on a subject in the Concurrent List get precedence over a Central law on the same subject :
A.	in no circumstance
B.	if it was made before the Central law
C.	if it had got the President's assent before the enactment of the Central law
D.	if it had got the President's consent before being introduced as a Bill in the State Legislature
Answer» C. if it had got the President's assent before the enactment of the Central law

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1360.	The provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and the States:
A.	can be suspended during National Emergency
B.	can be suspended during Financial Emergency
C.	can be suspended only with the consent of the majority of State legislatures
D.	cannot be suspended under' any circumstances
Answer» C. can be suspended only with the consent of the majority of State legislatures

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1361.	What can the President do if the States fail to comply with the directives of Central Government:
A.	He can dissolve State Legislature and order fresh elections
B.	He can send reserve police to the State to secure compliance
C.	He can declare the breakdown of constitutional machinery in the State and assume responsibility for the governance of the State
D.	Any of the above
Answer» C. He can declare the breakdown of constitutional machinery in the State and assume responsibility for the governance of the State

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1362.	In the case of a conflict between the Centre and a State in respect of a subject included in the Concurrent List:
A.	the State Law prevails
B.	the Union Law prevails
C.	the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court
D.	the law which had been passed first would prevail
Answer» B. the Union Law prevails

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1363.	The idea of incorporation of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of:
A.	Ireland
B.	Britain
C.	Australia
D.	Canada
Answer» C. Australia

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1364.	In which respect have the Centre-State relations been specifically termed as 'municipal relations' ? [IAS 1994]
A.	Centre's control of the State in the legislative sphere
B.	Centre's control of the State in financial matters
C.	Centre's control of the State in administrative sector
D.	Centre's control of the State in planning process
Answer» D. Centre's control of the State in planning process

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1365.	Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal device (s)for securing co-operation and co-ordination between the States in India? [IAS 1995] 1. The National Development Council. 2. The Governor's Conference. 3. Zonal Councils. 4. The Inter-State Council
A.	I and II
B.	I, III and IV
C.	III and IV
D.	Only IV
Answer» B. I, III and IV

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1366.	Jammu and Kashmir has a Constitution framed by:
A.	the Constituent Assembly which framed India's Constitution
B.	a Constituent Assembly set up by Parliament
C.	a Constituent Assembly set up by the State
D.	its State Legislature
Answer» C. a Constituent Assembly set up by the State

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1367.	The residuary powers of legislation in case of Jammu and Kashmir belong to :
A.	Parliament
B.	the State Legislature
C.	Governor
D.	Both (a) and (b)
Answer» B. the State Legislature

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1368.	An amendment of the Constitution of India can extend to Jammu and Kashmir:
A.	automatically
B.	only if ratified by State Legislature
C.	by an order of the President under Article 370
D.	under no circumstance
Answer» C. by an order of the President under Article 370

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1369.	A proclamation of Emergency by the President:
A.	cannot apply to Jammu and Kashmir
B.	shall have effect in Jammu and Kashmir only on the concurrence of the State Legislature
C.	shall apply to Jammu and Kashmir only on endorsement by its Governor
D.	has to be separately issued for Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» B. shall have effect in Jammu and Kashmir only on the concurrence of the State Legislature

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1370.	When can Parliament legislate on a subject in the State List? 1. If Lok Sabha passes a 'resolution by two-thirds majority that it is in national interest to do so. 2. When the legislatures of two or more States request Parliament to legislate on a State subject. 3. Under a proclamation of Emergency.
A.	I and III
B.	II and III
C.	I, II and III
D.	I and II
Answer» B. II and III

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1371.	The Central Government can issue directions to the States with regard to the: 1. Union List 2. State List 3. Concurrent List
A.	I only
B.	I and III
C.	II and III
D.	I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III

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1372.	The Union Territories are administered by the:
A.	Parliament
B.	Union Council of Ministers
C.	President, through administrators appointed by him
D.	Prime Minister
Answer» C. President, through administrators appointed by him

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1373.	With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2004]
A.	Forests : Concurrent List
B.	Stock Exchanges : Concurrent List
C.	Post Office Savings Bank : Union List
D.	Public Health : State List
Answer» B. Stock Exchanges : Concurrent List

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1374.	Which of the following is/are correctly matched? 1. Stamp duties and duties on medical and toilet preparations-levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States. 2. Duties on succession to property other " than agricultural land-levied and' collected by the Union but assignedto the States. 3. Taxes on income other than corporation tax and tax on agricultural income-levied. collected and appropriated by the Union. 4. Receipts from Broadcasting-non- tax revenue of the Union.
A.	I and III
B.	I, II and III
C.	III and IV
D.	I, II and IV
Answer» D. I, II and IV

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1375.	Which of the following matters are not included in the Union List? I. Defence II. Prisons III. Liquor policy IV. Ports V. Irrigation
A.	III and IV
B.	III, IV and V
C.	II, III, IV and V
D.	II, III and V
Answer» D. II, III and V

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1376.	The State can legislate on subjects in the: 1. State List 2. Union List 3. Concurrent List 4. Residuary List
A.	1 and 2
B.	1 only
C.	1, 3 and 4
D.	1 and 3
Answer» D. 1 and 3

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1377.	Which of the following is not in the State List under the Constitution of India?
A.	Fisheries
B.	Agriculture
C.	Insurance
D.	Gambling
Answer» C. Insurance

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1378.	Railways is a subject on the: [Teachers' Exam 1994]
A.	Concurrent List
B.	Union List
C.	State List
D.	Residual List
Answer» B. Union List

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1379.	Which of the following is regarded as an essential function of the State ? [Central Excise 1994]
A.	To run schools for education
B.	To provide defence against external attacks
C.	To prevent diseases
D.	To maintain good roads
Answer» B. To provide defence against external attacks

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1380.	Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution [CDS 1992]
A.	Estate Duty
B.	Sales Tax
C.	Corporation Tax
D.	Taxes on Railway fares and freight
Answer» D. Taxes on Railway fares and freight

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1381.	Which of the following is not included in the State List in the Constitution of India?
A.	Police
B.	Prison
C.	Law and Order
D.	Criminal Procedure Code
Answer» D. Criminal Procedure Code

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1382.	Which of the following items comes under the Concurrent List?
A.	Inter-State rivers
B.	Trade Unions
C.	Citizenship
D.	Local Government
Answer» B. Trade Unions

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1383.	The first State to become bifurcated after independence was:
A.	Madras
B.	Bombay
C.	Punjab
D.	Assam
Answer» A. Madras

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1384.	When was the Madras State renamed Tamil Nadu?
A.	1969
B.	1970
C.	1968
D.	1971
Answer» A. 1969

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1385.	Which of the following did India acquire from France?
A.	Yanam
B.	Mahe
C.	Karaikal
D.	All of these
Answer» D. All of these

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1386.	Which one of the following is not administered by a Lieutenant Governor?
A.	Delhi
B.	Puducherry
C.	Chandigarh
D.	Andaman and Nicobar
Answer» C. Chandigarh

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1387.	The old name of which State/Union Territory is wrongly given?
A.	Karnataka - Mysore
B.	Tamil Nadu - Madras
C.	Lakshadweep - Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindiv Islands
D.	Meghalaya - Eastern Hill Province
Answer» D. Meghalaya - Eastern Hill Province

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1388.	Which of the following States and the year of their creation is incorrectly matched?
A.	Andhra Pradesh : 1956
B.	Maharashtra : 1960
C.	Arunachal Pradesh : 1987
D.	Goa : 1987
Answer» A. Andhra Pradesh : 1956

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1389.	The Sarkaria Commission dealing with the Centre-State .relationship has not laid down which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors?
A.	A politician from the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed to a State run by some other party
B.	The person should not be too closely connected with the politics of the State where he is to be posted
C.	He should have travelled extensively in and out of India
D.	He should be eminent in some walk of life
Answer» C. He should have travelled extensively in and out of India

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1390.	English is the official language of which of the following States? [Railways 1995; MBA 1994]
A.	Manipur
B.	Nagaland
C.	Karnataka
D.	Andhra Pradesh
Answer» B. Nagaland

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1391.	Which one of the following was an associate State of India before becoming a full fledged State? [CDS 1992]
A.	Meghalaya
B.	Mizoram
C.	Sikkim
D.	Manipur
Answer» C. Sikkim

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1392.	Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity? 1. Common All India Service 2. Single integrated judiciary Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

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1393.	A special category State invariably [CDS 2011]
A.	is a border State
B.	has harsh terrain
C.	has low literacy rate
D.	has poor infrastructure
Answer» D. has poor infrastructure

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1394.	The vesting of 'residuary' powers in the central government by the Constitution of India indicates [Asstt Commdt 2010]
A.	that India is a federal polity
B.	that India is neither federal nor unitary
C.	that India is quasi federal
D.	unitary character of Indian polity
Answer» C. that India is quasi federal

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1395.	Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament? [IAS 2010]
A.	The President of India
B.	The Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.	The Prime Minister of India
D.	The Union Finance Minister
Answer» A. The President of India

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1396.	In the Constitution of India, the word 'Federal' is used in [Asstt Commdt 2011]
A.	the Preamble
B.	Part III
C.	Article 368
D.	Nowhere
Answer» D. Nowhere

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1397.	Which of the following statements with regard to the Federal System' is/are correct? 1. In a federation, two sets of governments co-exist and there is distribution of power. 2. There is a written constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [NDA 2011]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» A. 1 only

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1398.	Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched? [NDA 2011]
A.	Union List : Banking
B.	State List : Agriculture
C.	Concurrent List : Marriage
D.	Residuary List : Education
Answer» D. Residuary List : Education

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1399.	In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a direct bearing on the Centre-State relations? [CDS 2011]
A.	Keshavananda Bharati case
B.	Vishakha case
C.	S. R. Bommai case
D.	Indira Sawhney case
Answer» C. S. R. Bommai case

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1400.	Which one among the following pairs of level of government and legislative power is not correctly matched? [CDS 2011]
A.	Central government : Union List
B.	Local governments : Residuary powers
C.	State governments : State List
D.	Central and State governments : Concurrent List
Answer» B. Local governments : Residuary powers

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1760+ Indian Polity and Constitution Solved MCQs

Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?

The first woman Governor of a State in free India was

When the Governor receives a Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly, which of the following courses would be most appropriate for the Governor as an agent of the Centre?

What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly? [UDC 1993]

The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period?

One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parlshad is :

1/12th of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are to be elected:

To be a member of a State Council of Ministers, a person :

A minister in a State is individually responsible to the:

The Vidhan Sabha is :

The Legislative Council of a State: I. is not subject to dissolution. II. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly. III. can be abolished by the President on the Governor's recommendation.

What do you understand by the dual role of the Governor?

The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the:

The States in India can borrow from the market:

If the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of an adjoining Union Territory, he exercises his functions:

Grants-in-aid given to States are meant:

Membership of the legislative Assembly can vary between 60 and 500, but the exception to this rule is/are found in : I. Puducherry II. Mizoram III. Goa

Money Bills can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of the:

The Central Government can assign any function to the States:

The State legislative Assembly participates in the election of: 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Rajya Sabha members 4. Members of legislative Council of the State

While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is :

The Chairman of the legislative Council is:

The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include:

There is no reservation for the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of:

Who acts as the Chancellor of State Universities ?

Which of these States has the Bicameral Legislature? 1. Bihar 2. Gujarat 3. Karnataka 4. Jammu & Kashmir 5. Maharashtra 6. U.P.

Which of these States previously had Legislative Councils? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Gujarat 3. Kerala 4. Manipur 5. West Bengal 6. Tamil Nadu

With respect to Article 371A of the Constitution of India, the Governor of which one of the following States has special responsibility with respect to law and order of the State? [CDS 2008]

Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council:

The Governor does not appoint:

Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor. 1. Diplomatic Powers. 2. Pardoning death sentence. 3. Veto power over State legislature. 4. Military powers.

The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by:

Grants-in-aid are provided every year to such States as are in need of assistanceas determined by the:

Which of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India? [IAS 1993]

Which subject was transferred from State List to Concurrent List by the 42nd amendment of the Constitution? [Teachers' Exam 1993]

In India both direct and indirect taxes are levied by the Central and State Government. Which of the following is levied by the State Governments? [Railway Apprentices' Exam 1993]

The largest contribution to the total combined annual tax revenue of the Centre States and Union Territories in India is made by : [SBI PO 1990]

Corporation Tax: [IAS 1995]

Agricultural Income Tax is assigned to the State Governments by: [IAS 1995]

The authority empowered to make laws in respect of matters not enumerated in any of three lists is/are:

Both Union and State Legislature can legislate on :

The Central Government's exclusive powers are enumerated in the:

Under the Constitution, the residuary powers vest with the: [Delhi Police 1994]

The executive power relating to concurrent subjects remain with:

The Union list contains:

The State List contains:

The Concurrent List contains:

Which Articles of Indian Constitution discuss the financial relations between the Centre and the States?

A change in distribution of powers between the Centre and the States can be done by:

The distribution of power between Centre and the States is based on the scheme provided in :

Union Parliament has the power to legislate on the subjects of all three lists in respect of:

When can a State law on a subject in the Concurrent List get precedence over a Central law on the same subject :

The provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and the States:

What can the President do if the States fail to comply with the directives of Central Government:

In the case of a conflict between the Centre and a State in respect of a subject included in the Concurrent List:

The idea of incorporation of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of:

In which respect have the Centre-State relations been specifically termed as 'municipal relations' ? [IAS 1994]

Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal device (s)for securing co-operation and co-ordination between the States in India? [IAS 1995] 1. The National Development Council. 2. The Governor's Conference. 3. Zonal Councils. 4. The Inter-State Council

Jammu and Kashmir has a Constitution framed by:

The residuary powers of legislation in case of Jammu and Kashmir belong to :

An amendment of the Constitution of India can extend to Jammu and Kashmir:

A proclamation of Emergency by the President:

The Central Government can issue directions to the States with regard to the: 1. Union List 2. State List 3. Concurrent List

The Union Territories are administered by the:

With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2004]

Which of the following matters are not included in the Union List? I. Defence II. Prisons III. Liquor policy IV. Ports V. Irrigation

The State can legislate on subjects in the: 1. State List 2. Union List 3. Concurrent List 4. Residuary List

Which of the following is not in the State List under the Constitution of India?

Railways is a subject on the: [Teachers' Exam 1994]

Which of the following is regarded as an essential function of the State ? [Central Excise 1994]

Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution [CDS 1992]

Which of the following is not included in the State List in the Constitution of India?

Which of the following items comes under the Concurrent List?

The first State to become bifurcated after independence was:

When was the Madras State renamed Tamil Nadu?

Which of the following did India acquire from France?

Which one of the following is not administered by a Lieutenant Governor?

The old name of which State/Union Territory is wrongly given?

Which of the following States and the year of their creation is incorrectly matched?

The State legislative Assembly participates in the election of:
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Rajya Sabha members
4. Members of legislative Council of the State

Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal device (s)for securing co-operation and co-ordination between the States in India? [IAS 1995]
1. The National Development Council.
2. The Governor's Conference.
3. Zonal Councils.
4. The Inter-State Council

Which of the following statements with regard to the Federal System' is/are correct?
1. In a federation, two sets of governments co-exist and there is distribution of power.
2. There is a written constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [NDA 2011]