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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 term of office for the President of India?

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

Who was the first President of India?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

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

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

विधेयक पारित करने की प्रक्रिया किस प्रावधान के अंतर्गत आती है?