Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Prisons, Liquor policy, and Irrigation are not included in the Union List. Defence and Ports are subjects under the Union List, while Prisons and Irrigation fall under the State List, and Liquor policy is a state subject as well.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Insurance is not in the State List under the Constitution of India; it is under the Union List, which means only the central government has the power to legislate on this matter.

Question 3

Railways is a subject on the:

Accepted Answer

Railways is a subject on the Union List, which means that only the central government has the power to legislate on matters related to railways.

Question 4

Which of the following is regarded as an essential function of the State ?

Accepted Answer

The primary and essential function of the State is to provide defence against external attacks to ensure the security and sovereignty of the nation. This is a fundamental role of government, distinguishing it from other entities or organizations.

Question 5

Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Procedure Code is not included in the State List but falls under the Concurrent List, which means both the central and state governments can make laws on this subject.

Question 7

Which of the following items comes under the Concurrent List?

Accepted Answer

Trade Unions fall under the Concurrent List, meaning both the central and state governments can make laws on this subject.

Question 8

The first State to become bifurcated after independence was:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first State to become bifurcated after...

Question 9

When was the Madras State renamed Tamil Nadu?

Accepted Answer

Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu on January 14, 1969.

Question 10

Which of the following did India acquire from France?

Accepted Answer

India acquired all of these territories (Yanam, Mahe, and Karaikal) from France as part of the decolonization process.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Chandigarh is administered by an Administrator, not a Lieutenant Governor. The Administrator of Chandigarh is traditionally the Governor of Punjab.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya was never officially known as Eastern Hill Province. Before becoming a separate state in 1972, it was part of Assam and known for its distinct hill regions, but "Eastern Hill Province" was not its official name.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The Sarkaria Commission dealing with the Centre-State .relationship has not laid down which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors?

Accepted Answer

The Sarkaria Commission's recommendations regarding the appointment of Governors did not include the criterion that the person should have travelled extensively in and out of India. The other options (A, B, D) reflect aspects of the Commission's recommendations aimed at ensuring impartiality, lack of political bias, and the eminence of the appointee.

Question 15

English is the official language of which of the following States?

Accepted Answer

Nagaland has English as its official language.

Question 16

Which one of the following was an associate State of India before becoming a full fledged State?

Accepted Answer

Sikkim was an associate state of India before it became a full-fledged state in 1975.

Question 17

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:

Accepted Answer

In a federal polity, powers are divided between central and regional governments. Common All India Services and a single integrated judiciary are features that centralize power, contrary to the federal principle of division of powers.

Question 18

A special category State invariably

Accepted Answer

The answer of A special category State invariably
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Question 19

The vesting of 'residuary' powers in the central government by the Constitution of India indicates

Accepted Answer

The vesting of residuary powers in the central government suggests that India is quasi-federal, as it indicates a stronger central authority compared to a purely federal system where such powers would typically be distributed among the states.

Question 20

Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

The President of India is responsible for causing every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India, ensuring transparency and legislative oversight over the recommendations concerning financial distributions between the Union and the states.

Quiz 16: Union List, State List, and Centre-State Relations

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