Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Which institution acts as the final interpreter and arbiter in disputes between the Union and State governments regarding their respective powers?
Consider the following statements regarding the nature of federal systems: 1. In a federal system, the state government is legally subordinate to the central government in all matters. 2. In a unitary system, the central government is empowered to order the state government to execute specific administrative tasks. 3. In a federal system, only the central government is answerable to the people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the "Coming Together" route of forming federations, consider the following statements: 1. It involves independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger unit. 2. In this system, the federal government tends to be more powerful vis-à-vis the states. 3. By pooling sovereignty and retaining identity, the constituent units aim to increase their security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which of the following subjects is included in the Union List?
Consider the following subjects: 1. Public Order 2. Education 3. Forests Which of the above subjects are listed in the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution?
In the event of a conflict between a law made by the Union and a law made by a State on a subject in the Concurrent List, which principle generally applies?
With reference to "Residuary Subjects" in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. These include subjects that do not fall into any of the three legislative lists. 2. Agriculture is a prime example of a residuary subject. 3. The State Governments have the exclusive power to legislate on these subjects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which constitutional procedure is required to amend the provisions regarding the distribution of powers between the Union and the States?
Consider the following pairs regarding the routes of federation formation: | Type of Federation | Example Country A. | Coming Together | Spain B. | Holding Together | USA C. | Coming Together | Australia D. | Holding Together | Switzerland Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched?
Which of the following best describes the composition of a Zilla Parishad?
In a "Holding Together" federation, which characteristic is often observed regarding the constituent units?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of subjects included in the Concurrent List?
As per the original provisions of the Constitution of India, the use of English for official purposes was mandated to cease in which year?
Consider the following statements regarding the decentralisation amendment of 1992: 1. It made it constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies. 2. It mandated the reservation of at least one-half of the total seats for women. 3. It created the State Election Commission to conduct panchayat and municipal elections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Panchayati Raj system, what is the primary composition of the Gram Sabha?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Local Body) | List II (Political Head) A. Municipal Corporation | 1. Chairperson B. Gram Panchayat | 2. Mayor C. Municipality | 3. Sarpanch D. Zilla Parishad | 4. Zilla Parishad Chairperson
Which of the following subjects is NOT included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule?
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched regarding the Indian Constitution's legislative lists?
What are the dual objectives of the federal system as envisaged in the Indian Constitution?
Consider the following statements about the "Coming Together" federations: 1. Constituent states usually have unequal powers vis-à-vis the federal government. 2. The USA is a classic example of this type of federation. 3. The constituent units completely surrender their identity to form a unitary state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following countries is an example of a "Holding Together" federation?
Who is vested with the power to legislate on "residuary" subjects not enumerated in the three lists of the Seventh Schedule?
To amend the fundamental federal provisions of the Constitution, ratification is required from:
Which of the following statements regarding the mother tongue of the majority of the Indian population is correct?
How many languages are currently recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the Gram Panchayat?
Who acts as the political head of a Municipal Corporation?
Consider the following statements regarding the language diversity in India (Census 2011): 1. More than 1300 distinct languages were recorded as mother tongues. 2. These were grouped into exactly 22 major languages. 3. Bhojpuri and Rajasthani were grouped under 'Hindi'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What defines a "Coalition Government" in a parliamentary democracy?
The State List in the Seventh Schedule primarily contains subjects of which nature?
Which of the following countries is an example of a "Coming Together" federation?
Which of the following countries is an example of a "Holding Together" federation?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Gram Sabha": 1. It is constitutionally mandated to meet only once every five years. 2. It approves the annual budget of the gram panchayat. 3. It reviews the performance of the gram panchayat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a major challenge currently faced by local government institutions in India?
Which of the following subjects is NOT included in the Union List?
Which of the following subjects is NOT included in the Concurrent List?
Consider the following statements regarding the amendment of the Indian Constitution's federal provisions: 1. The Parliament has the unilateral power to change the federal power-sharing arrangement. 2. Any change to the federal provisions requires ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures. 3. The Rajya Sabha is excluded from the process of constitutional amendment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which language is spoken by the largest proportion of the Indian population?
According to the Census of India 2011, approximately what %age of the population recorded English as their mother tongue?
Which of the following is a correct match of a subject and its List?
The Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad serves as the political head of which level of local government?
Which statement correctly describes the position of the Mayor in an urban local body?
The term "Panchayati Raj" specifically refers to which system of governance?
The electoral basis of the Panchayat Samiti distinguishes it from both Gram Panchayats and Zilla Parishads. Its members are elected by:
What is the primary constitutional mandate of the State Election Commission?
Consider the following statements regarding the creation of Linguistic States in India: 1. The original Constitution of India explicitly prohibited the formation of states on a linguistic basis. 2. The Central Government initially resisted the idea, fearing national disintegration. 3. Experience has shown that linguistic states have actually made the country more united. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following sets of States was created primarily to recognize differences based on culture, ethnicity, or geography rather than language?
With regard to India's Language Policy, consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India declares Hindi as the National Language. 2. Besides Hindi, there are 21 other languages recognized as Scheduled Languages. 3. States are not permitted to have their own official languages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Concurrent List": 1. It includes subjects of purely local importance such as public health and sanitation. 2. Both the Parliament and the State Legislatures can frame laws on the subjects mentioned in this list. 3. It includes matters such as marriage, adoption, and succession. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which statement correctly describes the role of the judiciary in a federal system of government?
Which Constitutional Amendment Act accorded constitutional status to the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj?
Which of the following statements regarding the Zilla Parishad is correct?
Which authority is constitutionally mandated to conduct elections for Panchayats and Municipalities?