Chapter 13 Centre and the states relations Quiz

1. Think about the following statement:
Relationships between the centre and the states.

1. The legislative connections between the
   Centre and the states are addressed in Articles 245
   to 255 of Part X of the Constitution.
2. The Parliament has the power to enact
   laws that apply to all or part of India’s territory.
3. The territorial limitations of the legislative
   functions placed in the Centre and the States are not
   defined in the Constitution.

Select the correct response.

2. Consider the following statement about the
relationship between the Centre and the States:

1. With the consent of parliament, a state
   legislature can make laws for the whole or any part
   of the State.
2. Parliamentary laws apply to Indian residents
   and their property everywhere in the world.
3. The Indian parliament distributes revenue
   between the Centre and the States.

Select the incorrect response.

3. Consider the following statement about the relationship
between the Centre and the States:

1. The governor has the authority to order that an
   act of Parliament not be applied to a designated territory
   in the state.
2. The Parliament has sole authority to enact
   legislation on any of the insurance-related issues.
3. The state legislature has sole ability to
   enforce legislation on any of the topics listed in
   fisheries and gaming.

Select the correct response.

4. Consider the following statement about the
relationship between the Centre and the States:

1. The state legislature has sole authority to
   enact legislation concerning residuary matters.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 established
   a three-tiered enumeration system, with federal, provincial,
   and concurrent enumeration.

Select the incorrect response.

5. Take into consideration the following statement:
The Constitution gives Parliament the authority to pass
legislation on any subject listed in the State List.

1. If the Rajya Sabha certifies that it is in
   the national interest to do so.
2. In the event of a national emergency
3. When the state makes a request

Select the correct response.

6. Take into account the following statement:.

1. When the President’s rule is imposed in a state,
   the Parliament becomes authorized to pass laws in connection
   to any matter on the State List in relation to that state.
2. Even after the president’s rule, a legislation
   passed by Parliament remains in effect.
3. The Supreme Court of India’s power to resolve
   disputes between the Centre and the States is an example
   of writ

Choose the correct answer

7. consider the following  statement  .

1. Sending a report to the President of India for
   imposing the President’s rule is the discretionary powers
   to the Governor of a State.
2. The Governor of a State has the discretionary
   ability to make regulations for how the State Government
   conducts its business.
3. Bills imposing restrictions on trade and
   commerce freedom can only be submitted in state
   legislatures with the president’s prior approval.

Choose the correct answer

8. Take a look at the following statement.

1. The administrative connections between the
   Centre and the states are addressed in Articles 256
   to 263 of Part X of the Constitution.
2. According to Article 253 of the Indian
   Constitution, the Parliament can pass laws on
   any subject on the state list with the states’
   consent.

Select the incorrect response.

9. Take a look at the following statement about
the Centre’s and states’ cooperation and coordination.

1. President establishes an Inter-State Council
   to investigate and discuss issues of common interest
   between the Centre and the states.
2. The Parliament has the power to decide on
   any dispute and to regulate the waters of any
   interstate river or river valley.

Select the correct response.

10. Take a look at the following statement on public
service commissions.

1. A state public service commission’s chairman
   and members, who are appointed and dismissed by the
   governor of the state.
2. The President has the authority to create
   a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) that
   includes two or more states.
3. On the request of the state governor and
   with the President’s consent, the Union Public
   Service Commission (UPSC) can serve the needs
   of a state.

Select the correct response.

11. Take a look at the following statement.

1. During the operation of a national emergency
   (as defined in Article 352), the Centre has the
   authority to issue executive orders to a state
   on “any” matter.
2. When President’s Rule is imposed in
   a state (under Article 356), the Governor’s
   powers are vested in him.
3. During the operation of a financial
   emergency (as defined in Article 360), the
   Centre might order states to follow
   financial propriety canons.

Select the correct response.

12. Take a look at the following statement.

1. Article 355 imposes two responsibilities on
   the Centre, one of which is to defend every state
   from external invasion and internal unrest.
2. The president appoints the governor of
   a state. He has been in office for five years.

Select the incorrect response.

13. Take a look at the following statement.

1. The election commission has jurisdiction over
   the production of electoral rolls and the conduct of all
   panchayat elections, according to the Indian Constitution.
2. Only the President has the authority to remove
   the state election commissioner, who is appointed by the
   governor of the state.
3. Articles 268 to 293 of Part XII of the Constitution
   deal with the financial ties between the Centre and the States.

Choose the incorrect answer

14. Take a look at the following statement on
financial relationships.

1. The residuary taxation power is vested in Parliament.
2. The Concurrent List has no tax entries.

Select the incorrect response.

15. Take a look at the following statement .

1. Taxes on professions, trades, callings, and
   employments can be imposed by a state legislature.
2. A Proclamation of financial emergency issued
   shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months,
   unless before the expiration of that period.

Choose the correct answer

16. Take a look at the following financial relationship
statement.

1. A state legislature may not levy a tax on the
   supply of goods or services outside the state.
2. A state legislature may not levy a tax on
   electricity consumed by or sold to the federal government.

Select the best option.

17. Take a look at the following statement on
financial relationships.

1. The 101st Amendment prepared the door
   for a new tax system to be implemented
   (i.e., goods and services tax – GST)
2. The 10th Finance Commission suggested
   that the states get 29 percent of the total revenue
   generated by certain central taxes and charges.
   The ‘Alternative Scheme of Devolution’ is what it’s called.

Select the correct response.

18. Take a look at the following statement.

Taxes charged by the federal government but
collected and spent by the states Article 268

1. Bills of exchange are subject to stamp duties.
2. Promissory notes.
3. Insurance policies.

Select the correct response.

19. Take a look at the statement that follows.

Taxes raised and collected by the federal government,
but distributed to the states (Article 269).

1. Taxes imposed on the sale or purchase of items
   (other than newspapers) in interstate trade or commerce.
2. Taxes on interstate trade or commerce consignment
   of commodities.

Pick the wrong answer.

20. Take a look at the following statement.

(Article 270)State-imposed, collected, and retained taxes.

1. Responsibilities in relation to agricultural land succession
2. Property and building taxes
3. Agricultural income taxes
4. Levies on electricity consumption or selling

Select the incorrect response.

21. Take a look at the following statement about
statutory grants.

1. Article 275 of the Constitution authorises
   the Parliament to offer grants to all states every year .
2. The Finance Commission recommends that the
   states receive statutory grants (both general and
   particular) under Article 275.

Select the correct response.

22. Take a look at the following statement about discretionary funding.

1. Both the Centre and the states are empowered
   under Article 282 to make any grants for any public purpose.
2. These grants provide the Centre some power in
   influencing and coordinating state action to carry out the
   national plan Commission’s recommendations.
3. Demands for Grants can be voted on in the
   Rajya Sabha.

Select the correct response.

23. Take a look at the following statement on the Finance Commission.

1. Article 280 establishes a quasi-judicial Finance Commission.
2. The commission has the authority to impose penalties on the state.
3. The President appoints it every fifth year.

Select the correct response.

24. Take a look at the following statement on the
Finance Commission.

1. The Central Government can borrow both within
   India and abroad using the Consolidated Fund of India
   as security.
2. A state government can borrow within India
   using the Consolidated Fund of state as security.
3. The pensions of the Judges of the High Court
   are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Select the  correct response.

25. consider the following  statement  .

1. While a national emergency is declared ,
   the president has the authority to change the constitutional
   revenue distribution between the federal government and the states.
2. The transfer of funds from the federal government
   to the states can be reduced or cancelled by the president.

Choose the correct answer

26. Consider the following statement:
The Centre has the authority to command
the states in the exercise of their
executive power in the following areas.

1. The steps that will be done to
   protect the railways within the state.
2. Developing and implementing specific
   plans for the welfare of the state’s Scheduled Tribes.

Choose the correct answer