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(21)
Which article has the provision that the union government will provide grants-in-aid to state government?
[A]
Article 360
[B]
Article 265
[C]
Article 275
[D]
Article 280
(22)
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?
[A]
Article 275
[B]
Article 256
[C]
Article 249
[D]
Article 365
(23)
Election of members of Rajya Sabha is taken from:
[A]
Constitution Of South Africa
[B]
Constitution Of Japan
[C]
Constitution Of Ireland
[D]
Constitution Of USA
Answer: Constitution Of South Africa
(24)
Who the representative from states in Rajya Sabha is elected by the
[A]
Governor of the state
[B]
Elected members of the state legislative Assembly
[C]
Chief Minister of the state
[D]
President
Answer: Elected members of the state legislative Assembly
(25)
Which article of the Constitution says that Counsel of States (Rajya Sabha) shall not be dissolute?
[A]
Article 154
[B]
Article 83
[C]
Article 80
[D]
Article 53
(26)
Which of the following is regarded as an essential function of the State (Central Excise, 1994)
[A]
To provide defence against external attacks
[B]
To maintain good roads
[C]
To run schools for education
[D]
To prevent diseases
Answer: To provide defence against external attacks
(27)
In addition to the powers given in the Union and Concurrent List, the Union Government has the
[A]
Power to legistate in State List
[B]
Federal powers
[C]
Residuary powers
[D]
None of these
(28)
Sarkaria Commission has been appointed by the Government of India tore port on (r.r.b.91)
[A]
Tribal development
[B]
Inter – State conflicts
[C]
Centre – State relations
[D]
None of these
Answer: Centre – State relations
(29)
Who has the Constitutional authority to decide tax share of states?
[A]
Finance Commission
[B]
Union cabinet
[C]
Finance Minister
[D]
Planning Commission
Answer: Finance Commission
(30)
Government imposes taxes to (I. Tax, 1989)
[A]
Uplift weaker sections
[B]
Check accumulation of wealth among the rich
[C]
Run the machinery of the state
[D]
None of these
Answer: Run the machinery of the state
31
A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the Central law if.
[A]
The majority of the State Legislature so decides
[B]
The Supreme Court so decides
[C]
It was passed earlier than the Central law
[D]
It was passed by the State Legislature and approved by the President
Answer: The majority of the State Legislature so decides
32
The State according to the Constitution includes the
[A]
Local Bodies
[B]
Executive
[C]
Legislature
[D]
All of the above
33
Which article of Indian Constitution says that members elected by the president can’t vote in the election of president?
[A]
Article 55
[B]
Article 154
[C]
Article 83
[D]
Article 53
34
The Central Government’s exclusive powers are enumerated in the
[A]
Federal List
[B]
Union List
[C]
State List
[D]
None of these
35
Which of the following is true in respect to Centre State financial relations?
[A]
States cannot levy income-tax
[B]
States can claim 100% share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
[C]
Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to states
[D]
States can by-pass Center while taking foreign loans
Answer: States cannot levy income-tax
36
Which of the following taxes is levied by the State Government only?
[A]
Wealth Tax
[B]
Income Tax
[C]
Corporation Tax
[D]
Entertainment Tax
Answer: Entertainment Tax
37
The State Government’s responsibility for educational planning is shared by the
[A]
Ministry of Human Resource Development
[B]
Ministry of Home Affairs
[C]
Ministry of Programme Implementation
[D]
Ministry of Planning
Answer: Ministry of Human Resource Development
38
planning in India derive its objectives from
[A]
Directive Principles
[B]
Fundamental Duties
[C]
Fundamental Rights
[D]
None of these
Answer: Directive Principles
39
Which of the following subjects is included in the Union List?
[A]
Extradition
[B]
Agriculture
[C]
Gas and gas works
[D]
Marriage and divorce
40
The residuary powers mean the
[A]
Powers not included in any of the three Lists
[B]
Powers related to country’s external affairs
[C]
Powers related to country’s internal affairs
[D]
Powers shared between the Union and State Governments
Answer: Powers not included in any of the three Lists
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