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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

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

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

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

Who can remove the President of India from office?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?