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Question (11)

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Which feature ensures that one level of government cannot change the fundamental federal arrangements by itself?

(A) Simple majority in the legislature
(B) Consent of both levels of government
(C) Decision of the Prime Minister alone
(D) Decision of state governors alone

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Fundamental constitutional provisions cannot be changed unilaterally.

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Question (12)

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A dispute arises between the Union and a State over the constitutional division of powers. Which institution has the constitutional role of interpreting the division?

(A) Election Commission
(B) Judiciary
(C) Political parties
(D) Gram Sabha

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Courts interpret the Constitution and act as an umpire in disputes between levels of government.

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Question (13)

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India originally had two tiers of government. If a third tier is later added, how many broad tiers would exist?

(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

India originally had Union and State governments; Panchayats and Municipalities later formed the third tier.

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Question (14)

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A national government wants uniform policies on defence, foreign affairs and currency. Which constitutional list is most appropriate for these subjects?

(A) State List
(B) Concurrent List
(C) Union List
(D) Local List

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Subjects of national importance such as defence, foreign affairs, banking and currency are in the Union List.

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Question (15)

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A State government wants to make laws regarding agriculture and police. Which constitutional list gives the State government exclusive authority over these subjects?

(A) Union List
(B) State List
(C) Concurrent List
(D) Residuary List

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Police, agriculture, trade, commerce and irrigation are examples of State List subjects.

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Question (16)

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Education, forests, marriage and adoption are placed in the Concurrent List. What does this imply?

(A) Only the Union can make laws
(B) Only States can make laws
(C) Both Union and State governments can make laws
(D) Only local governments can make laws

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Both Union and State governments can legislate on Concurrent List subjects.

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Question (17)

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Suppose a State law and a Union law conflict on a Concurrent List subject. According to the chapter, which law prevails?

(A) State law
(B) Union law
(C) Local law
(D) Both automatically become invalid

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In case of conflict on a Concurrent List subject, the Union law prevails.

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Question (18)

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A new subject emerges that is not included in the Union, State or Concurrent Lists. Which level has the power to legislate on such a residuary subject?

(A) State government
(B) Local government
(C) Union government
(D) Gram Sabha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Residuary subjects fall under the legislative power of the Union Government.

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Question (19)

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A new technology creates a subject that was not specifically mentioned when the Constitution was made. Based on the chapter's principle, which authority would legislate on it?

(A) Union government
(B) State government only
(C) Municipal corporation
(D) Gram Panchayat

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

New subjects not included in the three lists are treated as residuary subjects under Union jurisdiction.

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Question (20)

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Four States receive special constitutional provisions because of their particular social and historical circumstances. Which group from the chapter matches this description?

(A) Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
(B) Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala and Goa
(C) Bihar, Odisha, Haryana and Rajasthan
(D) Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

These states have special provisions under Article 371.

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Question (11)

Which feature ensures that one level of government cannot change the fundamental federal arrangements by itself?

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Question (12)

A dispute arises between the Union and a State over the constitutional division of powers. Which institution has the constitutional role of interpreting the division?

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Question (13)

India originally had two tiers of government. If a third tier is later added, how many broad tiers would exist?

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Question (14)

A national government wants uniform policies on defence, foreign affairs and currency. Which constitutional list is most appropriate for these subjects?

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Question (15)

A State government wants to make laws regarding agriculture and police. Which constitutional list gives the State government exclusive authority over these subjects?

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Question (16)

Education, forests, marriage and adoption are placed in the Concurrent List. What does this imply?

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Question (17)

Suppose a State law and a Union law conflict on a Concurrent List subject. According to the chapter, which law prevails?

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Question (18)

A new subject emerges that is not included in the Union, State or Concurrent Lists. Which level has the power to legislate on such a residuary subject?

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Question (19)

A new technology creates a subject that was not specifically mentioned when the Constitution was made. Based on the chapter's principle, which authority would legislate on it?

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Question (20)

Four States receive special constitutional provisions because of their particular social and historical circumstances. Which group from the chapter matches this description?

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