Free Polity Misc - 36 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

The constitution has vested the 'residuary powers' with the centre. But the final authority to decide whether a matter falls under residuary powers or not rests with

A. The Parliament
B. The President
C. The Rajya Sabha
D. The Supreme Court

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 2

The union government has exclusive powers on subjects in

A. The union list
B. The concurrent list
C. State list
D. Both a and b

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 3

The states enjoy exclusive jurisdiction on subjects in the

A. Concurrent list
B. State list
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 4

The constitution of India vests the residuary powers in

A. The union government
B. The states
C. The union and state governments jointly
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 5

In case of conflict between the central and state law on a subject in the concurrent list

A. The law which was passed first prevails
B. The law of the state prevails
C. The law of the centre prevails
D. Both laws stand nullified

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 6

A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the law of the centre

A. If it was passed earlier than the central law
B. If it was passed by the state legislature and approved by the President before enactment of the central law
C. If the Supreme Court so decides
D. If the majority of state legislatures so decide

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 7

The constitution of India has created

A. A very weak centre
B. A very strong centre
C. A centre which is weak during normal times but very strong during emergencies
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 8

The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list

A. If the Rajya Sabha declares by a two-third majority resolution that it is expedient to do so in national interest
B. For the implementation of international treaties or agreements
C. If two or more states make a request to Parliament to do so
D. In all the above cases

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 9

The central government can issue directions to the state with regard to subjects in

A. The union list
B. The state list
C. The concurrent list
D. All these lists

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 10

The central government can assign any function to the state with the consent of

A. The President
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. The Parliament
D. The state government

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 
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