Centre-State Relations — Set 5
Indian Polity · केंद्र-राज्य संबंध · Questions 41–50 of 50
Which Article mandates the constitution of a Finance Commission every five years?
Correct Answer: D. Article 280
Article 280 mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years. It determines the share of taxes to be given to states. It acts as a quasi-judicial body.
Which Commission recommended that the Governor should be a person from outside the state and not active in politics?
Correct Answer: A. Sarkaria Commission
The Sarkaria Commission made this specific recommendation regarding Governors. It suggested that to ensure impartiality, the Governor should be an outsider and a detached figure. This convention is generally followed, though not legally binding.
Which list in the Seventh Schedule contains the highest number of subjects?
Correct Answer: A. Union List
The Union List contains the highest number of subjects (originally 97, now more). This reflects the strong centralizing tendency of the Indian Constitution. It includes subjects of national importance like defense, banking, and communications.
'Local Government' is a subject mentioned in which list?
Correct Answer: B. State List
Local Government is a subject mentioned in the State List (Entry 5). This means State Legislatures have the power to constitute and empower Panchayats and Municipalities. The 73rd and 74th Amendments gave them constitutional status but kept them under state jurisdiction.
Under Article 252, Parliament can make laws for two or more states if requested by whom?
Correct Answer: C. The Legislatures of those States
Under Article 252, if the legislatures of two or more states pass resolutions, Parliament can make laws for them on State subjects. Such a law applies only to those states but others can adopt it later. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is an example.
A Proclamation of National Emergency converts the federal structure of India into a _______ one?
Correct Answer: D. Unitary
A Proclamation of National Emergency converts the federal structure into a unitary one. During this time, the Centre can give directions to states on any matter. The Parliament also gains the power to legislate on State List subjects.
The division of powers between the Union and States is provided in which Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Seventh Schedule
The Seventh Schedule provides for the division of powers. It lists the subjects under Union, State, and Concurrent lists. Article 246 governs the legislative competence based on this schedule.
Who was the Chairman of the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) which also studied Centre-State relations?
Correct Answer: B. Morarji Desai
Morarji Desai was the initial Chairman of the First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966). Later, K. Hanumanthaiah took over when Desai became Deputy PM. The commission made several recommendations on federal relations.
Corporation Tax is levied and collected by whom?
Correct Answer: B. Union Government
Corporation Tax is levied and collected by the Union Government. It is a major source of revenue for the Centre. It falls under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule.
In which year did the Sarkaria Commission officially submit its final report?
Correct Answer: B. 1988
The Sarkaria Commission submitted its final report in early 1988 (January). It took about five years to complete its study. The report contained 247 recommendations.