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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

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की उत्तराधिकार प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?