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Union-State Legislative Synergy

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Focuses on collaboration for concurrent list subjects (e.g., education, criminal law), where both Parliament and state legislatures can legislate. In case of conflict, central law prevails unless states secure presidential assent for specific variations. This synergy ensures a unified legal framework while allowing local nuances. Mechanisms like the Inter-State Council, zonal councils, and consultative committees facilitate discussion to avoid legislative overlap. Sometimes, states pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on state matters for uniform policies (e.g., GST). Effective synergy prevents fragmentation, fosters policy coherence, and balances local autonomy with national interest in India’s quasi-federal system.

Practice Questions

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

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

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

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

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

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

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?