Question 1

Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the legislative and administrative relations between the Centre and the States?

Accepted Answer

Part XI. Part XI of the Indian Constitution specifically addresses the relations between the Union and the States. It covers legislative relations in Chapter I and administrative relations in Chapter II. Financial relations are dealt with separately in Part XII.

Question 2

Which range of Articles in the Indian Constitution covers the Legislative Relations between the Centre and States?

Accepted Answer

Articles 245 to 255. Articles 245 to 255 in Part XI deal with the legislative relations between the Centre and the States. These articles define the territorial extent of legislation and the distribution of legislative subjects. They also cover the power of Parliament to legislate on State subjects in certain conditions.

Question 3

Who has the power to legislate on 'Residuary Subjects' not mentioned in the Union, State, or Concurrent Lists?

Accepted Answer

Parliament. The Parliament has the exclusive power to legislate on 'Residuary Subjects' under Article 248. These are subjects that are not enumerated in any of the three lists of the Seventh Schedule. This provision reflects the strong unitary bias of the Indian Constitution.

Question 4

'Police' and 'Public Order' are subjects listed under which list of the Seventh Schedule?

Accepted Answer

State List. Police and Public Order are primary subjects under the State List (List II). This means that State Legislatures have the exclusive power to make laws regarding these matters. However, the Centre can intervene during emergencies or through central armed police forces when requested.

Question 5

The concept of the 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of which country?

Accepted Answer

Australia. The concept of the Concurrent List was borrowed from the Australian Constitution. This list contains subjects where both the Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws. If there is a conflict, the central law generally prevails.

Centre-State Relations — Set 1