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Centre-State Relations

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Examines legislative, administrative, and financial relations between the Union and states. Legislatively, Parliament can make laws on subjects in the Union List and can override state law in the Concurrent List under certain circumstances. Administratively, the Constitution mandates cooperation but grants the Union overriding authority during crises. Financially, revenue-sharing ensures states receive part of central taxes, guided by the Finance Commission’s recommendations. Issues of central dominance, misuse of Article 356, and political party conflicts shape the dynamic interplay. Modern reforms encourage cooperative federalism, promoting collaboration on national objectives like infrastructure, health, and education.

Practice Questions

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?