41). In the case of a conflict between the Centre and a State in respect of a subject included in the Concurrent List:
A). the State Law prevails |
B). the Union Law prevails |
C). the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court |
D). the law which had been passed first would prevail |
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42). In a federal system of government powers are divided between the Centre and the States by:
A). the Constitution |
B). a mutual agreement between the Centre and the States |
C). Supreme Court |
D). Parliament |
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43). State Governors are
A). instruments of control of the Centre over the States |
B). elected by the State Legislatures |
C). elected by Union Parliament |
D). nominees of the Chief Ministers |
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44). The idea of incorporation of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of:
A). USA |
B). Britain |
C). Australia |
D). Erstwhile USSR |
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45). Ordinances issued by a State Governor are subject to the approval of the
A). President of India |
B). Chief Minister of the State |
C). Union Parliament |
D). State Legislature concerned |
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46). In which respect have the Centre-State relations been specifically termed as 'municipal relations'?
A). Centre's control of the State in the legislative sphere |
B). Centre's control of the State in financial matters |
C). Centre's control of the State in administrative sector |
D). Centre's control of the State in planning process |
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47). Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal device(s) or securing co-operation and co-ordination between the States in India? I. The National Development Council. II. The Governor's Conference. III. Zonal Councils. IV. The inter-State Council
A). I, II and III |
B). I, III and IV |
C). III and IV |
D). Only IV |
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48). Jammu and Kashmir has a Constitution framed by:
A). the Constituent Assembly which framed India's Constitution |
B). a Constituent Assembly set up by Parliament |
C). a Constituent Assembly set up by the State |
D). its State Legislature |
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49). The residuary powers of legislation in case of Jammu and Kashmir belong to :
A). Union Parliament |
B). the State Legislature |
C). Governor |
D). Both (a) and (b) |
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50). Which is the only Indian State which has the unique distinction of having its own Constitution?
A). Goa |
B). Sikkim |
C). Jammu and Kashmir |
D). Nagaland |
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