Union state and union territory structures and distribution of powers. - One Line Questions

1. The distribution of legislative powers in the Seventh Schedule reflects a balance between: — A purely federal and a purely unitary system
2. Which of the following Union Territories has a special status similar to some states, with a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers? — Puducherry
3. Which article provides for the appointment of Governors for states? — Article 153
4. Which article of the Constitution allows Parliament to form a new state by uniting territory of a state or by uniting two or more states or parts thereof? — Article 3
5. Which article provides for the creation of a 'common high court for two or more states'? — Article 231
6. Which article of the Constitution deals with the administration of Union Territories? — Article 239
7. Which article empowers the President to make regulations for certain Union Territories? — Article 240
8. Which article deals with the establishment of a High Court for Union Territories? — Article 241
9. Which article empowers the President to delegate certain powers to the Union or its officers in relation to Union Territories? — Article 239A
10. Which article empowers the Parliament to make laws with respect to matters in the State List in the national interest? — Article 249
11. During a Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352, the Parliament can legislate on any matter enumerated in the State List. This is provided under which article? — Article 250
12. Parliament can make laws for two or more states by agreement between such states, provided for by which article? — Article 252
13. Which article allows Parliament to implement international treaties, agreements, and conventions, even on subjects in the State List? — Article 253
14. Which article states that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that State? — Article 256
15. Which article deals with the 'public acts, records and judicial proceedings' of the Union and States? — Article 261
16. The establishment of Inter-State Councils is provided for under which article? — Article 263
17. Which article provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Commerce Commission? — Article 307
18. Which article grants the President the power to direct a State to make provisions for the establishment of a Hindi Language authority? — Article 351
19. The power of the President to grant pardon, reprieve, or respites is given under which article? — Article 72
20. The concept of 'cooperative federalism' in India emphasizes: — Cooperation and coordination between Union and States
21. Which Union Territory has a legislature of its own? — Both Delhi and Puducherry
22. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine the issues related to: — Centre-State relations
23. The distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States is outlined in which schedule of the Constitution? — Seventh Schedule
24. The primary objective of Zonal Councils is to promote: — Cooperation and co-ordination among states
25. Article 262 of the Constitution deals with: — Inter-state rivers and river valleys
26. Which body is primarily responsible for advising on matters of common interest between the Union and the States? — Inter-State Council
27. The Union Government can issue directions to the States regarding: — All of the above, with certain limitations
28. Article 243 I to 243 ZG in the Constitution deal with: — Panchayats and Municipalities
29. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Union-State relationship in India? — Parliamentary supremacy
30. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Territories? — Part VIII
31. Which article deals with the 'Administrative Relations' between the Union and the States? — Part XI, Chapter II
32. Article 257A (now omitted) dealt with: — Power of the Union to deploy forces in states
33. Article 161 of the Constitution grants the power of pardon to the: — Governor of a State
34. Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory of India? — Darjeeling
35. The Union Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on matters enumerated in: — Union List
36. The concept of 'Special Provisions' for certain states in the Constitution is primarily aimed at: — Addressing unique needs and backwardness of specific regions
37. The distribution of powers between the Union and States is based on the principle of: — Federalism
38. The Governor of a State acts as an administrator of an adjoining Union Territory if so appointed by: — The President
39. The Zonal Councils in India were established by: — An Act of Parliament
40. The President can entrust administrative functions of a Union Territory to: — The Governor of a State
41. Who administers the Union Territories in India? — The Administrator appointed by the President
42. Residuary powers of legislation in India are vested in: — The Parliament
43. The power to alter the boundaries of states is vested with: — The Parliament of India
44. In case of a conflict between a law made by Parliament and a law made by a State Legislature on a subject in the Concurrent List, which law prevails? — The Union law prevails
45. The Union Government has more control over Union Territories compared to States primarily because: — They are administered directly by the Union
46. Which list in the Seventh Schedule contains subjects on which both the Union and the States can make laws? — Concurrent List
47. The State Legislatures have exclusive power to legislate on matters enumerated in: — State List
48. The 'Residuary powers' in the Indian Constitution refer to powers not explicitly mentioned in: — Any of the three lists of the Seventh Schedule
49. Which of the following is a key difference in the legislative powers between a State and a Union Territory with a legislature? — Union Territories' laws are subject to Presidential assent
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