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Centre-State Relations

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Examines legislative, administrative, and financial relations between the Union and states. Legislatively, Parliament can make laws on subjects in the Union List and can override state law in the Concurrent List under certain circumstances. Administratively, the Constitution mandates cooperation but grants the Union overriding authority during crises. Financially, revenue-sharing ensures states receive part of central taxes, guided by the Finance Commission’s recommendations. Issues of central dominance, misuse of Article 356, and political party conflicts shape the dynamic interplay. Modern reforms encourage cooperative federalism, promoting collaboration on national objectives like infrastructure, health, and education.

Practice Questions

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

Who can remove the President of India from office?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?