UPSC General Studies Questions And Answers for competitive exams 39

571. The Constitution of India has made elaborate arrangement regarding the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the States. Which one is correct among the following?
1. Certain taxes are imposed by the Centre but collected and appropriated by the States.
2. Certain taxes are imposed and collected by the Centre but are assigned to the States.
3. The state may give grants-in-aid to the Centre
4. Certain taxes like the progressive tax are levied and collected by the Centre Select the correct code:

Both 3 & 4

Both 1 & 3

Both 1 & 2

Both 1 & 4

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Answer : Option C

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572. In which year the S.R. Bommai vs Union of India were news in the center in deterring Centre-State relations?

1994

1995

2000

2004

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Answer : Option A

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573. Which one of the following matters stands excluded from the jurisdiction of Inter-state Council in India?

Enquiring into and advise upon disputes which may have arisen between the States.

Adjudication of any dispute or compliant with respect to the use, distribution or control of water , or in any inter-state river or river-valley.

Investigation and discussion of subjects in which some or all of the States or the Union and one or more States, have common interest

Recommendation on any such subject and, in particular, recommendation for a better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject.

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Answer : Option B

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574. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in the American federal system?

the powers of states are undefined but they are not unlimited.

all states possess equal rights and equal representation in the Senate.

the federal government can change the name and territory of any constituent state.

the residuary powers are vested in the states.

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Answer : Option C

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575. The Canadian Federal model provides

two lists of Legislative powers, one for the Centre and the other for the Provinces and the residuary powers are vested in the Centre.

one list of Legislative powers for the provinces and the residuary powers vested in the Centre.

two lists of legislative powers, one for the Centre, the other for the Provinces and the residuary powers are vested in the provinces.

two lists equal number of Legislative powers, one for Centre and the other for Provinces.

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Answer : Option A

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576. Which of the following are included in Article 78 of the Indian Constitution, defining the duties of Prime Minister?
1. To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs.
2. To take prior Presidential sanction for the budget before submitting it in the Parliament.
3. To furnish the information called for by the President regarding administration of affairs of the Union.
4. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers a matter on which a Minister has taken a decision without submitting the same for consideration by the Council beforehand. Select the correct code:

1 and 2

1, 3 and 4

2 and 4

1 and 3

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Answer : Option B

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577. The Governor recommends the imposition of the President’s rule in a state

On the recommendation of the state legislature

On the recommendation of the Chief Minister