Indian Federalism Quiz

A state wants to introduce a law regulating e-scooter safety. However, this subject is not listed in the Constitution. Which level of government has the authority to legislate on this?

• State Government

• Both Centre and State Governments

• Union Government

• Local Government

During a major flood, the Central Government sends the Army to a state even though the state government hasn’t requested it. Which feature of Indian federalism does this act potentially violate?

• Decentralisation

• Mutual trust

• Residuary power

• Single citizenship

If both Union and State Governments make laws on education, and there is a conflict between the two, whose law will prevail?

• State Government

• The one passed later

• Local Government

• Union Government

A Panchayat in a village is found misusing funds. Which body has the authority to supervise its functioning directly?

• Gram Sabha

• State Government

• Central Government

• Zilla Parishad

India’s federalism is described as "holding together." What does this imply?

• States are free to secede

• States voluntarily came together

• The Central government is stronger

• There is only one level of government

Why did the Constitution of India not declare Hindi as the national language?

• To promote English

• To avoid regional backlash

• Because Hindi wasn’t popular then

• To reduce pressure on state budgets

Which of the following is an example of decentralisation?

• High Court interpreting a constitutional issue

• Union Government delegating powers to ministries

• State giving more powers to Panchayats

• President passing an ordinance

Which of these best describes the trend of Centre-State relations after 1990?

• Rise of linguistic conflicts

• Increased use of English in governance

• Rise of regional parties and coalition governments

• Elimination of Panchayati Raj

Which of these would most strengthen India’s federalism in practice?

• Frequent constitutional amendments

• Centralised taxation system

• State autonomy respected by the Centre

• Uniform language policy

In the event of a dispute between Centre and State over legislative powers, who has the final say?

• Lok Sabha

• Rajya Sabha

• President

• Supreme Court