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UPSC CSE Prelims Federalism & Centre-State Relations Flashcards

Master 52 federalism & centre-state relations concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

Legislative Relations (Art 245-255)

8 cards

Question

Complete the current subject counts for the legislative lists in the 7th Schedule:

The 7th Schedule divides legislative subjects into three lists. Currently, the Union List has subjects, the State List has subjects, and the Concurrent List has subjects.

Question

Consider the following statements regarding 'Residuary Powers' in the Indian Constitution:

They are vested exclusively in the Parliament under Article 248.
They encompass matters not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Administrative & Financial Relations

9 cards

Question

Identify the correct constitutional articles covering Centre-State relations:

The Indian Constitution outlines the **Administrative Relations** between the Centre and the States in Articles to of Part XI.

Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-State Council established under Article 263:

It is a permanent constitutional body.
It is established by the President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7th Schedule – Key Entries from Union, State & Concurrent Lists

15 cards

Question

"Defence of India and every part thereof" is an entry listed under which list of the 7th Schedule?

Question

Complete the distinction regarding the regulation of industries in the 7th Schedule:

Industries declared by Parliament by law to be of national importance fall under the , whereas other industries generally fall under the .

Repugnancy Doctrine, Art 200 & Emergency Provisions (Art 355-356)

10 cards

Question

Article 254(1) establishes the Doctrine of Repugnancy regarding conflicts between central and state laws.

If any provision of a law made by the Legislature of a State is repugnant to any provision of a law made by Parliament regarding a matter in the , the State law shall be .

Question

Under Article 254(2), whose specific assent is required for a State law on a Concurrent List subject to prevail over a conflicting, pre-existing Central law within that State?

Inter-State Water Disputes & Sarkaria/Punchhi Commission Recommendations

10 cards

Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956:

It was enacted under the provisions of Article 262 of the Constitution.
The decision of the tribunal constituted under the Act is final and binding on the parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Complete the constitutional provision regarding water disputes:

Under Article , may by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any dispute regarding an inter-state river.

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Constitutional Basics166 Executive & Legislature62 Constitutional & Statutory Bodies24 Judiciary57 Emergency Provisions12 Local Government (Panchayati Raj & Municipalities)9 Elections & Representation14 Special Provisions (UTs, Scheduled & Tribal Areas)12

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