TNPSC Group 2 / 2A - Spirit of federalism centre state relationships elections judiciary and rule of law. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the financial relations between the Union and the States?

A) Article 262 B) Article 280 C) Article 300A D) Article 312

2. The concept of 'Spirit of Federalism' in the Indian Constitution emphasizes:

A) The supremacy of the Central government B) The autonomy of the State governments C) Cooperation and coordination between the Union and States D) The right of States to secede

3. Which of the following is NOT a ground for the imposition of President's Rule in a State under Article 356?

A) Failure of constitutional machinery in the State B) Widespread communal riots C) State government defying Central directives on national security D) Financial instability of the State

4. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article?

A) Article 324 B) Article 326 C) Article 14 D) Article 280

5. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Judiciary?

A) Part V B) Part VI C) Part IV D) Part III

6. The 'Rule of Law' principle implies:

A) The ruler is above the law B) No one is above the law, and everyone is subject to the law C) Laws are made only for the common people D) The judiciary can make laws as it deems fit

7. Which of the following is a key feature of Indian federalism?

A) Dual government B) Bicameral legislature at the Centre and States C) Written Constitution D) Independent judiciary

8. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine:

A) Panchayati Raj institutions B) Centre-State relations C) Electoral reforms D) Judicial appointments

9. Which Article empowers the Parliament to alter the boundaries of states?

A) Article 2 B) Article 3 C) Article 4 D) Article 1

10. The Supreme Court of India acts as:

A) A subordinate court B) An appellate court and guardian of the Constitution C) An advisory body to the President only D) A court of first instance for all cases

11. Universal Adult Franchise, a cornerstone of elections, is provided under which Article?

A) Article 325 B) Article 326 C) Article 324 D) Article 327

12. The concept of 'Cooperative Federalism' in India suggests:

A) A competitive relationship between Centre and States B) States acting independently of the Centre C) Mutual trust, consultation, and cooperation between Centre and States D) Central government dictating terms to States

13. Which of the following is an administrative relation between the Centre and States?

A) Levying taxes on income other than agricultural income B) Granting of loans by the Centre to States C) Direction to States regarding the construction and maintenance of communication D) Distribution of legislative powers

14. The power to declare a State as a 'Scheduled Area' rests with:

A) The Parliament B) The President C) The Governor of the concerned State D) The Supreme Court

15. The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Constitution was laid down by which landmark case?

A) A. K. Gopalan v. State of Madras B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala C) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India D) Golaknath v. State of Punjab

16. Which institution is responsible for the delimitation of constituencies in India?

A) Election Commission of India B) Parliament of India C) Delimitation Commission D) Supreme Court of India

17. Inter-State Councils are established under Article:

A) Article 261 B) Article 262 C) Article 263 D) Article 265

18. The principle of 'Panchayati Raj' is enshrined in which part of the Constitution?

A) Part IX B) Part IXA C) Part X D) Part XI

19. Who has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of India?

A) The Prime Minister B) The President C) The Parliament D) The Union Law Minister

20. The concept of 'Rule of Law' was introduced in India from the legal system of:

A) USA B) France C) Britain D) Germany

21. Which of the following is a concurrent subject in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution?

A) Defence B) Banking C) Education D) Agriculture

22. The power to hear appeals against the decisions of the High Courts lies with:

A) The Supreme Court B) The President C) The Governor D) The Parliament

23. Who is the appointing authority for the members of the Election Commission of India?

A) The Prime Minister B) The President C) The Chief Justice of India D) The Lok Sabha Speaker

24. The term 'Federalism' implies:

A) A unitary system of government B) A system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units C) A system with a single level of government D) A system where states have absolute sovereignty

25. Which Article deals with the power of the President to grant pardons, etc.?

A) Article 72 B) Article 161 C) Article 123 D) Article 111

26. The 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed under which part of the Constitution?

A) Part II (Citizenship) B) Part III (Fundamental Rights) C) Part IV (Directive Principles) D) Part V (Union)

27. Which of the following is a legislative power of the Union Parliament?

A) Maintenance of law and order B) Public health C) War and peace D) Local self-government

28. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India means:

A) Judges can review their own judgments B) The judiciary can review legislative enactments and executive orders for their constitutional validity C) The Parliament can review judicial decisions D) The President can review all court proceedings

29. The Finance Commission is constituted every:

A) Year B) Two years C) Five years D) Ten years

30. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?

A) Article 14 B) Article 15 C) Article 16 D) Article 17

31. The Governor can reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President under which Article?

A) Article 200 B) Article 201 C) Article 199 D) Article 198

32. The doctrine of 'Separation of Powers' is a fundamental principle of the:

A) Indian Constitution B) British Constitution C) American Constitution D) French Constitution

33. Which body is responsible for conducting elections to Panchayats and Municipalities?

A) Election Commission of India B) State Election Commission C) Parliament D) President

34. The term of office of the Chief Justice of India is:

A) 6 years B) Until he attains the age of 65 years C) 5 years D) Until he attains the age of 60 years

35. The 'Spirit of Federalism' is best reflected in:

A) Article 356 B) The concurrent list of subjects C) The residuary powers of legislation D) The appointment of Governors

36. Who can impose restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(2)?

A) The President B) The Prime Minister C) The Parliament D) The Supreme Court

37. Which Article empowers the Parliament to legislate on a State List subject in the national interest?

A) Article 249 B) Article 250 C) Article 251 D) Article 252

38. The concept of 'Due Process of Law' is followed by the judiciary in:

A) India B) United States of America C) United Kingdom D) Canada

39. The Election Commission of India can be removed by:

A) The President on the advice of the Prime Minister B) The Parliament through impeachment C) The Chief Justice of India D) A resolution passed by the majority of States

40. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a federal system?

A) Division of powers B) Supremacy of the Constitution C) Independent judiciary D) A strong unitary bias

41. The power to form a new state by altering the boundaries of existing states is vested in:

A) The President B) The Parliament C) The concerned State Legislature D) The Supreme Court

42. The 'Rule of Law' is opposed to:

A) Rule by law B) Rule by the people C) Constitutional rule D) Judicial oversight

43. Which Article deals with the appointment of Additional and Acting Judges of the High Courts?

A) Article 224 B) Article 224A C) Article 225 D) Article 226

44. The concept of 'Judicial Activism' implies:

A) The judiciary refraining from intervening in policy matters B) The judiciary taking proactive steps to protect citizens' rights and uphold the Constitution C) The legislature making laws based on judicial pronouncements D) The executive implementing judicial orders strictly

45. Which of the following is a Union List subject?

A) Public order B) Police C) Foreign affairs D) Public health

46. The President can declare a National Emergency under Article 352 based on:

A) Failure of constitutional machinery in a state B) Imminent danger to the security of India due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion C) Financial instability of the country D) Widespread communal disturbances

47. The principle of 'Equality before Law' is derived from:

A) American Constitution B) British Constitution C) French Constitution D) Irish Constitution

48. Which Article provides for the establishment of an All-India Service?

A) Article 310 B) Article 311 C) Article 312 D) Article 315

49. The Supreme Court can advise the President on matters of law or fact under which Article?

A) Article 143 B) Article 142 C) Article 141 D) Article 144

50. The 'Spirit of Federalism' is strengthened by:

A) Centralization of powers B) Uniformity in all aspects across states C) Recognition of regional aspirations and diversity D) Imposition of President's rule frequently

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