Federalism and Centre-State relations — UPSC Prelims PYQs

Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct? 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States. 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States. 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State. Select the answer using the code given below:

With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council II. The National Security Council III. Zonal Councils How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?

Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002, the confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State?

With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged from Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged from the Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following.

In the Federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the:

In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to:

Which one of the following is not a feature to Indian federalism?

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined:

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to:

The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the:

Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because:

The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the: