| #3901 |
Which Article provides for the Finance Commission? |
Article 280 |
| #3902 |
What is the role of the Finance Commission? |
To recommend distribution of taxes between Centre and States |
| #3903 |
Who resolves disputes between the Centre and states? |
Supreme Court of India |
| #3904 |
What are the types of Centre-State relations? |
Legislative, Administrative, and Financial |
| #3905 |
Can the Union Government give financial grants to states? |
Yes, under Article 275 and other provisions |
| #3906 |
Can the President issue directions to states in case of failure to comply with Union laws? |
Yes, under Article 256 |
| #3907 |
Which Article provides for the creation of the Inter-State Council? |
Article 263 |
| #3908 |
What is the role of the Inter-State Council? |
To promote coordination between the Centre and the States |
| #3909 |
Can Parliament legislate on residuary subjects? |
Yes, under Article 248 |
| #3910 |
Can Parliament legislate on State List subjects during national emergency? |
Yes, under Article 249 |
| #3911 |
In case of conflict between Centre and State law on Concurrent List, whose law prevails? |
Centre’s law prevails if it is within constitutional limits |
| #3912 |
Who can legislate on Concurrent List subjects? |
Both Parliament and State Legislatures |
| #3913 |
Who can legislate on State List subjects? |
State Legislatures only |
| #3914 |
Who can legislate on Union List subjects? |
Parliament only |
| #3915 |
How are the subjects of legislation divided between the Centre and the States? |
Through the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List (Seventh Schedule) |
| #3916 |
Which part of the Constitution deals with Centre-State relations? |
Part XI (Articles 245 to 263) |
| #3917 |
Can citizens directly approach Gram Sabha for grievances? |
Yes, Gram Sabha acts as a participatory forum |
| #3918 |
Can the state government supersede a municipality or panchayat? |
Yes, in case of mismanagement or failure to function properly |
| #3919 |
Can Panchayats create local bye-laws? |
Yes, for village-level governance and development |
| #3920 |
Can Municipalities pass resolutions affecting urban planning? |
Yes, within powers delegated by the state government |
| #3921 |
Which Article provides for the State Election Commission to conduct elections of local bodies? |
Article 243K for Panchayats, Article 243ZA for Municipalities |
| #3922 |
Which Article provides powers and responsibilities of Gram Sabha? |
Article 243 |
| #3923 |
What is the relation between Panchayats and state government? |
Panchayats function as decentralized units, but under supervision of the state |
| #3924 |
Can Panchayats take loans from the state government or banks? |
Yes, for development projects |
| #3925 |
What is the role of Municipal Commissioner in urban local bodies? |
Executive head responsible for implementation of decisions |