Centre-State Relations — Set 3
Indian Polity · केंद्र-राज्य संबंध · Questions 21–30 of 50
The 'Anandpur Sahib Resolution' of 1973 is associated with demanding greater autonomy for which state?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
The Anandpur Sahib Resolution was adopted by the Akali Dal in 1973 in Punjab. It demanded that the Centre's jurisdiction should be restricted to defense, foreign affairs, communications, and currency. It was a major document in the debate on Centre-State relations.
Which state government published a famous Memorandum in 1977 demanding the replacement of 'Union' with 'Federal' in the Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. West Bengal
The West Bengal government (led by the Left Front) published a Memorandum in 1977. It demanded radical changes to Centre-State relations, including calling India a 'Federal' government. It also sought the abolition of the All India Services.
The Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State relations was appointed by which State Government?
Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu
The Rajamannar Committee was appointed by the Tamil Nadu government (DMK) in 1969. It was tasked with examining the relationship between the Centre and the States. The committee recommended shifting the residuary powers to the States.
'Education' was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by which Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
Education was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. This allowed the Centre to legislate on education policy directly. Forests, weights and measures, and protection of wild animals were also transferred in the same amendment.
Which legal doctrine is used to determine the true nature of a legislation when there is a conflict between lists?
Correct Answer: A. Doctrine of Pith and Substance
The 'Doctrine of Pith and Substance' is used to determine which legislative list a law truly belongs to. If the substance of the law falls within a legislature's authorized list, incidental encroachment on another list is ignored. It validates laws that might technically touch upon a subject outside a legislature's domain.
Article 254 establishes the 'Doctrine of Repugnancy', which resolves conflicts between Central and State laws on which list?
Correct Answer: A. Concurrent List
The 'Doctrine of Repugnancy' under Article 254 applies to the Concurrent List. It states that if a State law conflicts with a Central law on a concurrent subject, the Central law prevails. However, if the State law received the President's assent, it can prevail in that State.
Who is the Chairman of the Inter-State Council?
Correct Answer: D. Prime Minister
The Prime Minister serves as the Chairman of the Inter-State Council. The Council consists of Chief Ministers of all States and UTs with legislatures. It investigates and discusses subjects of common interest.
Who are the members of a Zonal Council aside from the Union Home Minister?
Correct Answer: B. Chief Ministers of the States in the zone
The Chief Ministers of the States included in the zone are members of the Zonal Council. They act as Vice-Chairman of the council by rotation for one year. Two other ministers from each state are also members.
Who chairs the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council?
Correct Answer: D. Union Home Minister
The Union Home Minister chairs the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council. This committee was set up in 1996 for continuous consultation. It processes matters for the consideration of the main Council.
In which year did the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations submit its report?
Correct Answer: A. 2010
The Punchhi Commission submitted its report in 2010. It was constituted in 2007 under the chairmanship of Madan Mohan Punchhi. The report gave recommendations on issues like the role of Governors and emergency provisions.