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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

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

Who is the first citizen of India?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

मौलिक अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए नागरिकों को कौन सा अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?