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Federalism in India

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1. Which of the following are true about a federal system? (CUET PG 2022)

A federal system is based on a constitutional division of power.

A. In a federal system the power remains centralised.

B. A federal system is an innovation of modern times to deal with the issues of mass democracies.

C. In a federal system the regional units participate in the decision-making process at federal level electorally.

D. It is characterised by primacy of territorial representation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Only A, B, C, D

(2) Only A, C, D, E

(3) Only A, B, C

(4) Only B, C, D, E

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2. Asymmetrical features of federalism in India include: (CUET PG 2022)

A. Fifth Schedule

B. Sixth Schedule

C. Article 371 A

D. Article 371 G

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Only A, B and C

(2) Only B, C and D

(3) A, B, C and D

(4) Only A, B and D

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3. Which of the following taxes does not come under the Union List? (CUET PG 2023)

1. Corporation tax

2. Capitation tax

3. Taxes on income other than agricultural income

4. Taxes on the capital of companies

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4. Sarkaria Commission (1983) was related to (CUET PG 2021)

1. Centre-State relations

2. corruption

3. election

4. boundary dispute

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5. R. Bommai v. Union of India judgement pertained to (CUET PG 2021)

1. Inter-State Water Dispute

2. Article 356

3. Anti-Defection

4. Fundamental Rights

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6. Which of the following best describes the contemporary nature of Indian Federalism? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Quasi-Federalism

(B) Cooperative Federalism

(C) Competitive Federalism

(D) Cooperative and Competitive Federalism

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7. Which of the following Commissions is not related with centre-state relations ? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Rajmannar Commission

(B) Punchhi Commission

(C) Benerjee Commission

(D) Sarkaria Commission

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8. Which of the following statements are false about Indian Federalism? (SLET 17th March 2024)

(A) It is a good example of 'holding together' federation.

(B) It has a tendency of strong central government.

(C) It reflects the spirits of 'coming together' federation.

(D) It has been referred as 'quasi-federal' system.

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9. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : (SLET 17th March 2024)

Assertion (A): A federal arrangement aims at reconciling freedom with unity and diversity of political cultures and identities with collective action.

Reason (R): India opted for a pluralistic model or nation-building.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

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10. Identify the incorrect statement about GST, launched in 2017: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Simplified Process, Easier Compliance

(B) Example of Cooperative Federalism

(C) GST subsumed 10 major taxes and 18 cesses

(D) Free movement of goods across states

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11. Who among the following has called Indian Federalism as "The Amicable Union'? (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

(1) Rudolph and Rudolph

(2) Granville Austin

(3) Morris Jones

(4) Myron Weiner

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12. Cooperative Federalism is also referred to as: (DU MA 2022)

1. Marble cake federalism.

2. Tea cake federalism

3. Layer cake federalism

4. Chocolate cake federalism

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13. Which of the following Supreme Court judgments announces federalism as part of the basic structure of the Constitution? (DU MA 2022)

1. Golaknath Case

2. S. R. Bommai Case

3. Shankari Prasad Case

4. Kesavananda Case

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14. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

Assertion A: India is illustrative of 'holding together' federation due to circumstances in which centre agreed to 'devolve' power for holding the federal units together

Reason R: This asymmetry of power division, along with era of coalitions and weaker governments at centre, let to assertion for demand of autonomy by states In light of the above statements,

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

(a) A is false but R is true

(b) A is true but R is false

(c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(d) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

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15. Bicameralism is an essential characteristic of _____ system of government. (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

A. Presidential

B. Parliamentary

C. Unitary

D. Federal

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16. Which among the following is not relevant for the federal polity in India? (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Article 370

(B) Article 243

(C) V Schedule

(D) VI Schedule

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17. Justice Punchhi committee is related to which of the following? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) Union-State Relation

(B) District Administration

(C) Urban Governance

(D) Electoral Reform

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18. When was the Inter-State council was set up in India? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) 1952

(B) 1968

(D) 2004

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19. National Capital Region (NCR) constituent areas include (DU MA 2020)

A. Palwal

B. Baghpat

C. Alwar

D. Shamli

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and C

2. B, C and D

3. D, A and B

4. All of these

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20. Who among the following described India as quasi-confederacy? (DU MA 2019)

1. Granville Austin

2. W. H. Morris Jones

3. K. C. Wheare

4. Myron Weiner

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21. According to the author of this passage, Indian federalism in recent years has become more (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

A Troubled

B. Healthy

C. Crisis-ridden

D. Stressed

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22. Which of the following subjects is not in the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India? (DU MA 2020)

1. Inter-State trade and commerce

2. Inter-State migration Inter-State quarantine

3. Establishment of standards of weight and measure

4. Betting and gambling

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23. M. M. Punchhi Commission was constituted to review which of the following:- (DU MA 2019)

1. Centre-state relations

2. Reorganisation of States

3. Administrative Reforms

4. Reservation Policies

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24. Relations between the Union and the States are given in which part of the Indian Constitution? (WB PSC 2022)

(A) Part IX

(B) Part XI

(C) Part I

(D) Part III

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25. What is the importance of Sarkaria Commission? (WB PSC 2022)

(A) Recommendation on panchayati system

(B) Recommendations on Centre-State relations

(C) Recommendations on economic reforms

(D) Recommendations on Inter-State relations

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26. Given below are two statements: (NET March 2023 Shift II)

Statement I: India's form of federalism is best seen as an original rather than a derivative or diminished form.

Statement II: India has defined its own constitutional practice of federalism rather than following earlier blueprint.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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27. What was the objective of the Sarkaria Commission? (PUMDET 2024)

(A) To determine the distribution of financial resources among states.

(B) To suggest reforms in district administration.

(C) To examine the relationships between the states and the Centre and suggest changes.

(D) To suggest reform of laws which are not in harmony with the economic liberalisation.

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28. Which one of the following recommended the abolition of the post of Governor of a State in India? (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) The Radhakrishnan Commission

(B) The Sarkaria Commission

(C) The Rajamannar Committee

(D) The Kothari Commission

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29. Who characterized Indian Union as ‘federation with a centralizing tendency’? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) B. R. Ambedkar

(B) K. C. Wheare

(C) Granville Austin

(D) Ivor Jennings

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30. Who described the Indian Constitution as 'Quasi-federal'? (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

(A) K. C. Wheare

(B) Ivor Jennings

(C) D. D. Basu

(D) Granville Austin

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31. The Indian federal system differs from the American federal system in respect of the following: (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

(i) Representation of states in the upper house of the national legislature

(ii) Existence of a written constitution

(iii) Dual citizenship

(iv) Parallel existence of states' and federal judiciary

Select the correct answer from the following options.

(A) (i) and (ii)

(B) (iii) and (iv)

(C) (i) and (iv)

(D) (ii) and (iii)

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32. Sarkaria Commission reported on: (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Expansion of reservations until 2050.

(B) The meaning of Sarkar under the Indian Constitution.

(C) Centre-State relations.

(D) Carving out of new States.

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33. Which one of the following federal systems was identified as a model by K. C. Whare for judging other federal systems? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Australian federal system

(B) US federal system

(C) Swiss federal system

(D) Canadian federal system

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34. Which characteristic of Indian Constitution is representing it as nonfederal? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) Strong centre and single citizenship

(B) Bicameral legislature

(C) Independent judiciary

(D) Functional division between states and union

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35. Functional division between the states and Union has been made in the Indian Constitution by (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) Schedule-7

(B) Schedule-8

(C) Schedule-10

(D) Schedule-11

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36. Which one of the following is not a federal feature of the Indian Constitution? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) Division of powers

(B) Supremacy of the Constitution

(C) Single Constitution for Union and States

(D) Independence of judiciary

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37. Which of the following imposes limitations on the supremacy of the Parliament in India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

(A) Parliamentary system

(B) Federal system and judicial review

(C) Socialistic pattern

(D) Fundamental rights

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38. Sarkaria Commission submitted its report on _________ date. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

(A) 27th October, 1987

(B) 26th April, 1966

(C) 24th November, 1972

(D) 20th May, 1981

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39. Which of the following is the correct description of India’s federal system? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) A classical federal system

(B) A cooperative federal system

(C) A three-tier federal system

(D) A liberal federal system

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40. The most essential feature of Federal Government is: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Supremacy of Judiciary

(B) Supremacy of Parliament

(C) Division of powers between the Federal and State Government

(D) Local Government

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41. Match List - I with List - II. (NET June 2024 Paper II)

(1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

(4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

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42. Which of the following commission was appointed to examine the centre-state relations in India? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) Kothari Commission

B) Shah Commission

C) Sarkaria Commission

D) Mandal Commission

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43. In which one of the following systems of Government is Bicameralism an essential feature? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) Parliamentary system

B) Presidential system

C) Unitary system

D) Federal system

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44. Dual Federalism implies that (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) National and State Governments retain separate spheres of action.

B) National and State Governments are independent.

C) National and State Governments are expected to collaborate in pursuit of the interests of the public.

D) National and State Governments have the same function

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45. Who remarked India as a “Unitary State with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features” '? (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) K. C. Wheare

B) Granville Austin

C) Ivor Jennings

D) A.V. Dicey

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46. Which one of the following tax is levied by the union and collected and appropriated by the states in India? (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

A) Passenger and Goods tax

B) Estate Duty

C) Stamp Duty

D) Taxes on Newspapers

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47. The Indian Federalism was called as 'bargaining federalism' by: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) W. H Morris Jones

B) Granville Austin

C) Paul H Appleby

D) C. H Alexandrowiz

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48. An item not contained in the state list: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) Fisheries

B) Industries

C) Banking

D) Public Order

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49. The term ‘Marble Cake Federation’ denotes: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) A Confederation

B) Co-operative federalism

C) Competitive federalism

D) Classical federalism

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50. Assertion (A): Article 1 of the Constitution of India describes India as a “Union of States” rather than a federal state.

Reason (R): Indian federalism is not the result of an agreement by the units and the component units have no freedom to secede from it.

(KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true but R is false.

D) A is false and R is true

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51. Bicameralism is an essential feature in ------- system of government. (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Presidential

B) Parliamentary

C) Federal

D) Unitary

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52. Match the following with List - I to List -II. (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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53. Generally in federal system one of the following subjects is not entrusted to the centre. (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) External affair

(B) Police

(C) Currency and banking

(D) Defence

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54. Choose the correct statements relating to the VII^th schedule. (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

a) The 3 lists exhaustively enumerate on all possible subjects.

b) The courts interpret the scope of the power’s liberally.

c) The scope for application of residuary powers is very strong.

d) Legislative powers cannot be expanded in any other way.

(A) a and b only

(B) a, b and c

(C) b and d only

(D) a, b, and d

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55. The classic study 'Federal Government' was written by: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

(A) K. C. Wheare

(B) I. Jennings

(C) A. V. Dicey

(D) MacMahon

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56. Federation provides for: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2002)

(A) Division of powers

(B) Separation of powers

(C) Concentration of powers

(D) Delegation of powers

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57. Sarkaria Commission was setup to look into: (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

(A) Personnel Administration

(B) Financial Administration

(C) Centre-State relations

(D) None of these

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58. The Indian federal system grants the states: (GUJARAT SET 2008)

(A) The right to secede

(B) Fixed boundaries

(C) Autonomy in state list subjects

(D) Residuary powers

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59. Which of the following is a feature of federalism? (GUJARAT SET 2010)

(A) Existence of local governments

(B) Division of powers between States and Union

(C) Separation of powers between Legislature and Judiciary

(D) Separation of powers between Executive and Legislature

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60. Indian system has been described as: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) a federal system

(B) a unitary system

(C) a confederation

(D) a federal system with a unitary bias

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61. Indian federalism grants to the states: (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER II)

(A) Right to Secede

(B) Equal representation in Council of States

(C) Power for altering their boundaries

(D) Scope to use powers given by the Constitution

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62. Which of the following is not required for constitutional amendment in a federal system? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)

(A) Approval of Second Chamber

(B) Approval of legislative Assemblies of states

(C) Consent of Second Chamber of central legislature and of state assemblies

(D) Special elections called for the purpose

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63. In which of the following systems of Government is bicameralism an essential feature? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Parliamentary system

(B) Presidential system

(C) Unitary system

(D) Federal system

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64. Which of the following is mandatory for a federation? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Constitutional division of powers between the centre and the states

(B) Dual citizenship of the centre and the state

(C) Integrated single judiciary

(D) Equal representation of all states in the upper chamber of the Central Legislature

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65. Who said, "India is a unitary state with subsidiary federal principles rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary principles"?(GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) Norman D. Palmer

(B) K. C. Wheare

(C) C. H. Alexandrowich

(D) Granville Austin

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66. Who characterised Indian federalism 28 "bargaining federalism"? (GUJARAT SET 2018)

(A) Balveer Arora

(B) W. H. Morris-Jones

(C) Granville Austin

(D) K. C. Wheare

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67. Which one of the following is a State Subject? (Current Affairs 03.05.2023)

A. Forest

B. Marriage

C. Adoption

D. Law and Order

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68. Sarkaria Commission was set up in: (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

A) 1983

B) 1984

C) 1982

D) 19859

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69. Assertion (A): Federalism is not dead in India (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

Reason (R): New Regions are constantly demanding statehood

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C) A is true but R is false

D) A is false, but R is true

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70. With which of the following is the Srikrishna Committee Report, 2010 associated? (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)

A. Corruption in high places

B. Colgate Scam

C. 2G-Spectnun Scam

D. Situation in Andhra Pradesh

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71. Which of the following set of countries is an example of 'holding-together' federalism? (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

A. Germany and Australia

B. Belgium and India

C. The United States and Switzerland

D. Argentina and Brazil

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72. Which of the following is an advantage of a federal constitutional system? (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

A. It minimises the administrative cost.

B. It brings about centralization.

C. It limits citizens' freedom.

D. It accommodates diverse cultural interests.

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73. According to which of the following Commission's. Report the state of Telangana came into existence? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Justice J.S. Verma Commission

(B) Justice B.N. Shrikrishna Commission

(C) Justice H.R. Khanna Commission

(D) Justice P.N Bhagwati Commission

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74. To address the politics of language, which commission agreed to take effective steps to implement the 'Three Language Formula'? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Mandal Cormnission

(B) Kothari Commission

(C) Thakkar Commission

(D) Malimath Commission

The commission that agreed to implement the "Three Language Formula" to address language politics is the Kothari Commission.

Explanation: The Kothari Education Commission, which was set up in 1964-66, recommended the adoption of the Three Language Formula, which proposes the study of a student's mother tongue/regional language, Hindi, and English.

Key points about the Three Language Formula:

Aim:

To promote national unity by encouraging the learning of multiple languages across different regions of India.
Implementation:

The formula is designed differently in Hindi-speaking states and non-Hindi speaking states.
Criticisms:

Some argue that the formula can sometimes prioritize Hindi over regional languages, leading to concerns about linguistic diversity.

Constitutional provision

Article 29 of the Constitution of India protects the interests of minorities. The Article states that any section of the citizens who have a “…distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same.”
Article 343 is about the official language of the Union of India. According to this Article, it is to be Hindi in Devnagri script, and numerals should follow the international form of Indian numerals. This Article also states that English will continue to be used as an official language for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution.
Article 346 is about the official language for communication between the states and between a state and the Union. The Article states that the “authorised” language will be used. However, if two or more states agree that their communications shall be in Hindi, then Hindi may be used.
Article 347 gives the President the power to recognise a language as an official language of a given state, provided that the President is satisfied that a substantial proportion of that state desires that the language be recognised. Such recognition can be for a part of the state or the whole state.
Article 350A facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at the primary stage.
Article 350B provides for the establishment of a Special Officer for linguistic minorities. The Officer shall be appointed by the President and shall investigate all matters relating to the safeguards for linguistic minorities, reporting directly to the President. The President may then place the reports before each house of the Parliament or send them to the governments of the states concerned.
Article 351 gives power to the union government to issue a directive for development of the Hindi language.
Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains a list of 22 languages recognised schedule languages.

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75. Who prefers to characterize the Indian federalism as "bargaining federalism"? (NET December 2012 Paper II)

(a) A. K. Chanda

(b) Morris Jones

(c) K. C. Wheare

(d) D. D. Basu

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76. Who said Indian federalism is "a new kind of federation to meet India's peculiar needs"? (NET January 2017 Paper III)

(a) Granville Austin

(b) Ivor Jenneigs

(c) Alexandrowicz

(d) Ronald Wats

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77. Which one of the following is not common feature of federalism in USA and India? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Distribution of powers between the Union and States

B. The existence of Supreme Court

C. Two sets of judicial organizations

D. Written Constitution

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78. In which of the following countries residuary powers rest with the national government? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. India and USA

B. India and Canada

C. Canada and Australia

D. USA and Nigeria

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79. In the Indian Constitution, "Agriculture" is a legislative subject motioned in (JMI M.A. 2016)

(A) The Union List

(B) The State List

(C) The Concurrent List

(D) None of the above

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80. Arrange the following formation of Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunals in the chronological order: (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. Godavari Water Dispute Tribunal

B. Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal

C. Ravi and Beas Water Dispute Tribunal

D. Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal

E. Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) A, E, C, D, B

(2) D, A, C, B, E

(3) C, B, E, A, D

(4) A, C, D, E, B

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81. Assertion (A): Article 1 of the Constitution of India describes India as Union of States rather than a Federal State.

Reason (R): Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement by the units and the component units have no freedom to secede from it.

(Kerala SET July 2024)

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C) (A) is true but (R) is false

D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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82. Which among the following are the features of Indian Federalism? (Kerala SET July 2024)

Dual governmental polity
Independent judiciary
Division of powers between center and federating units
Bicameralism

A) 1 and 4 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1, 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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83. Match the List-I with List-II (NET August 2024 Shift II)

1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

2. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

3. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

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84. Which one of the following subjects is not included in the Union List? (NET December 2004)

(A) Defence

(B) Banking

(C) Insurance

(D) Public Order

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85. Which one of the following is considered to be a basic feature of a federal government? (NET December 2005)

(A) Separation of Power

(B) Cabinet Dictatorship

(C) Collective Responsibility

(D) Division of powers between the centre and the units

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86. Sarkaria Commission was set up for reviewing the relations between (NET December 2006)

(A) The President and the Prime Minister

(B) The Legislature and the Executive

(C) The Centre and the States

(D) The national and regional political parties

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87. Find out the agreements/accords signed between Indian government and its provincial regional organisations given below in ascending order: (NET DECEMBER 2023)

A. Assam Accord

B. Anandpur Sahib Resolution

C. Rajiv Gandhi-Longowal Accord

D. Shillong Agreement

E. Mizo Peace Accord

1. B, D, C, A, E

2. E, A, C, B, D

3. A, B, C, D, E

4. E, D, C, B, A

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88. Which of the following is not recognised as a 'tension' area in Indian federation? (NET December 2015 Paper III)

(A) Inter-State Council

(B) Article 356

(C) Role of the Governor

(D) Union-State Financial Relations

Choose the correct answer:

(a) (A) and (D)

(b) (D) only

(c) (A) only

(d) (C) and (D)

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89. In which of the following Article of the Constitution it is provided that Parliament has excutive right to make law with respect by any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Article 246

(2) Article 247

(3) Article 248

(4) Article 249

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90. In which of the following form of government the upper house of Parliament is necessary? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Parliamentary form

(2) Presidential form

(3) Unitary system

(4) Federal form

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91. Article 35A of the Constitution of India deals with (University of Hyderabad MA 2014)

A. Special status of Nagaland

B. Special status of |ammu and Kashmir

C. Special status of Andhra Pradesh

D. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

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92. Article 371A provides special provisions for the state of (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) Assam

(B) Nagaland

(C) Meghalaya

(D) Mizoram

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93. Frequent use or misuse of Article _________ has caused rift in Centre-State Relations. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

(A) 352

(B) 360

(C) 356

(D) 32

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94. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution defines the relationship between the Indian Union and (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

(A) Nagaland

(B) Jharkhand

(C) Punjab

(D) Jammu and Kashmir

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95. Which of the following statements are true about Centre-State relations? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) the Centre can give direction to a State on any matter.

(2) During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the Centre & the States.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both (1) and (2)

(D) None of the above

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96. Statement A: Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths is in List II: State List of the Seventh Schedule

Statement B: Social security and social insurance, employment and unemployment are in List III: Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

A. A and B are false

B. A and B are true

C. A is tme but B is false

D. A is false but B is true

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97. Which of the following are characteristics of federalism in India? (JNU MA 2021)

A. Article 1 of the Constitution refers to a 'Union of States'

B. The term central government was not used in the original Constitution

C. The term Union government has been used more often to refer to the union government at the centre

D. Asymmetrical federalism

E. Residuary powers are with the states

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and C only

2. B, C and D only

3. A, B, C and D only

4. A, C, D and E only

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98. Which of the following is related to the appointment of Governor? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) Sarkaria Commission

(B) Sangvi Commission

(C) Santhanam Committee

(D) Sachar Committee

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99. Which of the following factors can be considered as responsible for the trend of growing centralization in Union-State relations? (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

Threats to national security and integrity.
Limited revenue and resources of the State Governments.
Rule of the same party at the Centre and large number of States.
Judgements of the Supreme Court of India on role of Governor.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

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100. In the question given below, there are two statements. One labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

Assertion (A): A federal system invariably provides for an independent Judiciary.

Reason (R): It settles disputes between the centre and the constituent units.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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101. Which of the following terms is not incorporated in the Constitution? (NET December 2008)

(A) Secular

(B) Federal

(C) Democratic

(D) Socialist

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102. Arrange the following in the order in which these appeared. Use the codes given below: (NET June 2008)

(i) Knowledge Commission

(ii) Sarkaria Commission

(iii) States Reorganization Commission

(iv) National Commission to Review the Constitution

Code:

(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)

(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)

(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

(D) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)

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103. Which one of the following is not related to Union - State relations in India? (NET June 2009)

(A) Rajamannar Committee Report

(B) Sarkaria Commission

(C) West Bengal Government Memorandum

(D) Indrajit Gupta Committee

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104. Assertion (A): There are three lists dividing legislative authority between the Union and the States in India.

Reason (R): India has a federal system.

In the context of the two statements above, which is correct? (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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105. The ideal type of federalism is (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A) Dual federalism

(B) Bargaining federalism

(C) New federalism

(D) Co-operative federalism

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106. The term ‘Federal’ figures (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A) In the Preamble to the Indian Constitution

(B) In Part III of the Indian Constitution

(C) In Article 368

(D) Nowhere in the Indian Constitution

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107. In which of the following forms of Government is the second chamber as indispensable part of legislature? (NET June 2012 Paper III)

(a) Presidential

(b) Parliamentary

(c) Unitary

(d) Federal

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108. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (NET June 2014 Paper II)

Assertion (A): A federal arrangement aims at reconciling freedom with unity and diversity of political cultures and identities with effective collective action.

Reason (R): India opted for a pluralistic model of nation building.

Codes:

(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

(d) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct.

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109. Which one of the following is not a subject included in the concurrent list of the Constitution of India? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)

(A) Education

(B) Population control

(C) C. B. I.

(D) Forests

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110. Local self-governments are included in which list? (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER)

(A) State List

(B) Union List

(C) Concurrent List

(D) Both State and Union List with centre having the final say

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111. What are the reasons behind India's characterisation as a quasi-federation? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(I) Unified judicial system.

(II) Institution of transversal power sharing.

(III) The absence of territorial integrity of constituent units.

(IV) The governor is the appointee of the President of India.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (III) and (IV) only

(B) (I), (III) and (IV) only

(C) (I) and (II) only

(D) (I), (II), (III) and (IV)

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