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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 judicial authority in India?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?