Polity Practice Quiz 22

Q1.How can the fundamental provisions of the constitution be changed in a federal system?

A. Unilaterally by one level of government. B. Only by the highest court's decision. C. With the consent of both the levels of government. D. By the central government's executive order.

Q2.In a federal system, what is the role of courts if disputes arise between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers?

A. They can unilaterally change the constitution. B. They act as an umpire. C. They are subordinate to the central government. D. They are responsible for specifying sources of revenue.

Q3.What is clearly specified in a federal system to ensure the financial autonomy of each level of government?

A. The number of elected representatives. B. The geographical boundaries of states. C. Sources of revenue for each level of government. D. The historical context of the federation's formation.

Q4.What term did the Indian Constitution declare India as, soon after Independence?

A. A federation of states B. A sovereign socialist republic C. A Union of States D. A democratic republic

Q5.Which of the following words, despite being fundamental to its structure, was NOT explicitly used in the Indian Constitution to describe the country's governmental system?

A. Republic B. Democratic C. Federation D. Sovereign

Q6.Which of the following constituted the third tier of federalism added to the Indian governmental structure later?

A. District Councils B. Zila Parishads C. Panchayats and Municipalities D. Regional Development Boards

Q7.How many lists are contained in the Indian Constitution for the distribution of legislative powers between the Union Government and the State Governments?

A. Two lists B. Three lists C. Four lists D. Five lists

Q8.Which of the following subjects is exclusively included in the Union List, allowing only the Union Government to make laws on it?

A. Police B. Agriculture C. Banking D. Irrigation

Q9.Which of the following subjects falls under the State List, granting State Governments the sole power to legislate on it?

A. Foreign affairs B. Currency C. Defence of the country D. Police

Q10.The Concurrent List includes subjects of common interest to which of the following?

A. Only the Union Government B. Only the State Governments C. Both the Union Government and the State Governments D. Local self-governments only

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Polity Practice Quiz 22