Indian Polity Quiz

Which of the following countries inspired the federal structure of India?

• United States

• Canada

• Australia

• Germany

How many lists divide the legislative powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the term used to describe India's federal system with a strong central government?

• Federal

• Quasi-federal

• Unitary

• Confederation

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union and its Territory?

• Part I

• Part II

• Part III

• Part IV

Which Article allows the Centre to intervene in State matters during emergencies?

• Article 356

• Article 360

• Article 370

• Article 371

Under which part of the Constitution are Centre-State legislative relations discussed?

• Part X

• Part XI

• Part XII

• Part XIII

What is the role of Governors in Centre-State relations?

• They act as representatives of the State in the Centre.

• They act as representatives of the Centre in States.

• They are independent of both Centre and State.

• They have no role.

Which Article empowers Parliament to make laws on State List subjects during a national emergency?

• Article 250

• Article 251

• Article 252

• Article 253

What is the name of the body that resolves financial disputes between Centre and States?

• Finance Commission

• Planning Commission

• Inter-State Council

• National Development Council

Which Article provides for the establishment of Inter-State Councils?

• Article 262

• Article 263

• Article 264

• Article 265