System of Goverment: Parliamentary and Federal features

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1) The concept of ‘greater decentralization’ in the Indian federal context is best exemplified by which of the following?

A) Judicial independence

B) Centralized taxation

C) State autonomy in foreign policy

D) Panchayati Raj system

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2) In the Indian context, which of the following features does not contribute to the unitary character of the Constitution?

A) Bilateral treaties with foreign nations

B) All-India Services

C) State boundaries can be altered by Parliament

D) Governor’s role in State affairs

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3) Which of the following constitutional arrangements supports the supremacy of the Union Parliament over State legislatures?

A) Exclusive power of the States on subjects in the State List.

B) Concurrent List subjects prevailing under State laws.

C) The Union’s power to legislate on State List during national emergency.

D) Residual powers vested in State legislatures.

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4) Which of the following provisions underlines the concept of the Indian parliamentary secretariat being independent of the executive?

A) The Parliamentary Privileges.

B) The role of the Public Accounts Committee.

C) The Speaker's power to certify money bills.

D) The appointment of the Leader of the Opposition.

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5) Which of the following statements justifies the claim that the Indian Constitution has a quasi-federal character?

A) It provides dual citizenship.

B) It gives equal powers to the Centre and States.

C) It ensures complete independence of States in all matters.

D) It has a strong centralizing tendency with unitary features during emergencies.

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6) Which of the following statements best encapsulates the nature of India’s quasi-federal structure?

A) It allows the Centre to override State decisions in all cases.

B) It has a strong unitary bias.

C) It gives supremacy to State laws over Central laws.

D) It provides equal powers to the Centre and the States.

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7) Which one of the following is a feature of the Indian parliamentary system that differentiates it from a pure federal structure?

A) Residual powers with the Centre

B) Independent judiciary

C) Division of powers

D) Supremacy of the Constitution

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8) Which of the following reflects the philosophy of federalism in the Indian context?

A) Concentration of all powers at the central level.

B) Uniform laws for all States.

C) Power sharing between different levels of government.

D) Supreme Court as the sole arbitrator in all disputes.

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9) Under the Indian Constitution, the concept of ‘Basic Structure’ is associated with which one of the following?

A) Fundamental Rights

B) Parliamentary privileges

C) Judicial Review

D) Executive powers

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10) Which of the following acts as a constitutional remedy ensuring the federal distribution of power in India?

A) The power of the Governor to dissolve the State Assembly.

B) The power of judicial review.

C) The power of the President to dismiss a State government.

D) The imposition of President's Rule.

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