Relationship with Union Practice Questions
20 free Relationship with Union practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which Article empowers the Union to give directions to States regarding the exercise of their executive power?
- A Article 249
- B Article 256
- C Article 300
- D Article 356
Correct answer: Article 256
Article 256 mandates that the executive power of every State shall be exercised in compliance with laws made by Parliament. The Union can give necessary directions to ensure such compliance.
Under which Article can the Union issue directions to States for construction and maintenance of means of communication of national importance?
- A Article 262
- B Article 263
- C Article 257
- D Article 360
Correct answer: Article 257
Article 257 allows the Union to issue directions to States in matters concerning construction and maintenance of means of communication of national or military importance.
The Governor of a State is appointed by the:
- A Chief Minister
- B President of India
- C Prime Minister
- D Chief Justice of India
Correct answer: President of India
The Governor is appointed by the President of India under Article 155. This reflects the Union’s role in State executive structure.
Which Article allows Parliament to legislate on State List subjects during National Emergency?
- A Article 249
- B Article 250
- C Article 263
- D Article 312
Correct answer: Article 250
Article 250 permits Parliament to legislate on State List subjects during a National Emergency. Such laws remain effective for six months after the Emergency ends.
Under Article 249, Parliament can legislate on State List subjects if:
- A Lok Sabha passes a resolution by simple majority
- B Rajya Sabha passes a special majority resolution
- C President of India issues a directive
- D Supreme Court of India grants permission
Correct answer: Rajya Sabha passes a special majority resolution
Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on State List subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by two-thirds of members present and voting.
Which Article deals with President’s Rule in States?
- A Article 352
- B Article 356
- C Article 360
- D Article 131
Correct answer: Article 356
Article 356 provides for President’s Rule if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in a State. It reflects Union control in extraordinary situations.
Which body recommends the distribution of financial resources between Union and States?
- A Election Commission
- B Inter-State Council
- C Finance Commission
- D NITI Aayog
Correct answer: Finance Commission
The Finance Commission under Article 280 recommends the distribution of tax revenues between Union and States. It reduces fiscal imbalances.
Which Article provides for grants-in-aid to States from the Union?
- A Article 275
- B Article 312
- C Article 356
- D Article 110
Correct answer: Article 275
Article 275 provides for statutory grants-in-aid to States. These grants are recommended by the Finance Commission.
The Inter-State Council established under Article 263 primarily aims to:
- A Conduct and oversee elections in States
- B Resolve Centre-State disputes
- C Audit State government accounts
- D Appoint State Governors
Correct answer: Resolve Centre-State disputes
Article 263 provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council to discuss and resolve disputes between the Union and States.
Which Article provides that State laws on Concurrent List subjects may prevail if they receive Presidential assent?
- A Article 248
- B Article 254
- C Article 300A
- D Article 368
Correct answer: Article 254
Article 254 provides that if a State law on a Concurrent List subject conflicts with Union law, it may prevail in that State if it has received Presidential assent.
All India Services strengthen the relationship between Union and States by:
- A Promoting judicial supremacy over States
- B Ensuring administrative uniformity
- C Eliminating State autonomy completely
- D Replacing all State services
Correct answer: Ensuring administrative uniformity
All India Services promote administrative uniformity and coordination between Union and States. Officers serve in both capacities.
Which Article empowers Parliament to form new States or alter boundaries?
- A Article 1
- B Article 3
- C Article 131
- D Article 200
Correct answer: Article 3
Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new States or alter boundaries of existing States. The concerned State Legislature’s opinion is sought but not binding.
The Governor can reserve a State Bill for consideration of the President under which Article?
- A Article 200
- B Article 249
- C Article 263
- D Article 312
Correct answer: Article 200
Under Article 200, the Governor may reserve certain Bills for the President’s consideration. This reflects Union oversight over State legislation.
Which mechanism reflects cooperative federalism in Centre-State relations?
- A Emergency provisions
- B Inter-State Council
- C Impeachment process
- D Ordinance power
Correct answer: Inter-State Council
The Inter-State Council promotes dialogue and cooperation between Union and States. It strengthens cooperative federalism.
Under Article 365, failure of a State to comply with Union directions may lead to:
- A Financial Emergency
- B Judicial review
- C President’s Rule
- D Dissolution of Parliament
Correct answer: President’s Rule
Article 365 states that if a State fails to comply with Union directions, it may be considered a breakdown of constitutional machinery, potentially leading to President’s Rule.
Which Article allows Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent?
- A Article 252
- B Article 256
- C Article 275
- D Article 312
Correct answer: Article 252
Article 252 allows Parliament to legislate on State List matters for two or more States if those States consent through resolutions.
Which Article deals with adjudication of inter-State water disputes?
- A Article 249
- B Article 262
- C Article 275
- D Article 360
Correct answer: Article 262
Article 262 empowers Parliament to provide for adjudication of inter-State water disputes. It may exclude the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution relates to:
- A Emergency provisions
- B Distribution of legislative powers
- C Fundamental Duties
- D Amendment procedure
Correct answer: Distribution of legislative powers
The Seventh Schedule distributes legislative subjects among Union, State, and Concurrent Lists. It defines Centre-State legislative relations.
Which institution facilitates fiscal coordination between Union and States under GST?
- A Finance Commission
- B GST Council
- C NITI Aayog
- D Election Commission
Correct answer: GST Council
The GST Council under Article 279A facilitates coordination between Union and States in matters related to GST.
The overall relationship between Union and States in India is best described as:
- A Strictly unitary
- B Purely federal
- C Quasi-federal with strong Centre
- D Confederal
Correct answer: Quasi-federal with strong Centre
India is described as a quasi-federal system with a strong Centre. The Constitution provides federal features with unitary bias in certain situations.