Prelims Test Evening Batch 17 Sept 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and States:

1. Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on matters in the Union List.

2. State Legislatures have exclusive power to legislate on matters in the State List, subject to constitutional provisions.

3. Both Parliament and State Legislatures can ordinarily legislate on matters in the Concurrent List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. With reference to the residuary powers of legislation in India, consider the following statements:

1. Residuary legislative powers are vested in Parliament.

2. Parliament can legislate on a matter not enumerated in the State List or Concurrent List.

3.Residuary powers in India are vested in the States, as in some classical federations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Under which of the following circumstances can Parliament legislate on a matter in the State List?

1. If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in the national interest under Article 249.

2. During a Proclamation of Emergency under Article 250.

3. When two or more State Legislatures pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate under Article 252.

4. To implement international treaties or agreements under Article 253.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Article 249 of the Constitution:

1.  It enables Parliament to legislate on a State List subject in the national interest.

2. The resolution must be passed by the Lok Sabha.

3. The resolution must be supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting in the Rajya Sabha.

4. Such a resolution remains in force for a period not exceeding one year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Concurrent List:

1. Both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate on subjects in the Concurrent List.

2. In case of repugnancy, a Parliamentary law generally prevails over a State law.

3. A State law on a Concurrent List subject, if reserved for the consideration of the President and receives his assent, always prevails over a subsequent Parliamentary law on the same subject.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. With reference to the financial relations between the Centre and States, consider the following statements:

1.  The Finance Commission is constituted by the President.

2. It recommends the distribution of certain tax revenues between the Centre and the States.

3. Its recommendations are automatically binding on the Union Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. Which of the following is/are constitutional bodies or mechanisms directly associated with Centre–State financial relations?

1. Finance Commission

2.GST Council

3. Inter-State Council

4. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

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Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-State Council:

1.  It is established under Article 263 of the Constitution.

2. The President may establish it if it appears that public interest would be served by its establishment.

3. It is a permanent constitutional body created automatically by the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the Governor’s role in CentreState relations:

1.  The Governor is appointed by the President.

2. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.

3. The Governor can reserve certain Bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President.

4. The Governor is elected directly by the people of the State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding Article 356:

1.It deals with failure of constitutional machinery in a State.

2. A proclamation under Article 356 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months.

3.The President can assume to himself all or any of the functions of the State Government.

4.The President can assume the powers of a High Court under Article 356.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?