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Centre-State Relations & Inter-State Council GK Questions & Answers
Centre-State relations in India define the operational mechanics of Indian federalism, structured under Part XI (Articles 245–263) and Part XII of the Constitution. Adopting a federal model with unitary features—often termed "quasi-federal"—the Constitution divides legislative, administrative, and financial powers between the Union and the States. Legislative competencies are delineated in the Seventh Schedule across three lists: Union List (List I), State List (List II), and Concurrent List (List III), with residuary powers vested in the Parliament under Article 248. Key mechanisms for resolving federal disputes and enhancing cooperative federalism include the Inter-State Council established under Article 263, the Finance Commission under Article 280, and landmark commission recommendations by the Sarkaria Commission (1983) and Punchhi Commission (2007).
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Part XI of the Constitution (Articles 245–263) governs legislative and administrative relations between the Union and the States.
The Seventh Schedule divides powers into the Union List (100 items), State List (61 items), and Concurrent List (52 items).
Residuary legislative powers are vested exclusively in the Union Parliament under Article 248 of the Constitution.
The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 under Article 263 following the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.
In case of conflict on a Concurrent List subject, Union law prevails over State law under Article 254.
Showing 25 Curated Questions102 Total in Bank
1ID: GK-POL-00637
hardState Government & Executives
Which commission was appointed by the Government of India in 1983 under the chairmanship of a retired Supreme Court judge to examine and recommend reforms in Centre-State relations?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission, headed by Justice R.S. Sarkaria with members B. Sivaraman and S.R. Sen, was constituted in June 1983 and submitted its landmark 247-recommendation report in 1988 on Centre-State relations.
2ID: GK-POL-00149
hardState Governments
The "Sarkaria Commission" (1983) on Centre-State Relations recommended which key reform regarding the appointment of State Governors?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission emphasized that the Governor must be a detached figure of high caliber from outside the state, appointed in consultation with the CM.
3ID: GK-POL-00822
hardState Executive & State Legislature
Which Commission on Centre-State Relations (1988) recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State, detached from local politics, and appointed in consultation with the State Chief Minister?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations (1983-1988) recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person, should not belong to the state where appointed, should be a detached figure not intimately connected with local politics, and should be appointed after effective consultation with the Chief Minister of the State.
4ID: GK-POL-00644
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
The Inter-State Council, an institutional mechanism to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Union and States, is established by presidential order under which Article?
Verified Explanation
Article 263 provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council by the President; it was formally constituted in May 1990 on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.
5ID: GK-POL-00516
hardState Government & Executives
In the context of center-state administrative relations, under which Article can the Union Executive give directions to a State to ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament?
Verified Explanation
Article 256 obligates States to exercise their executive power to ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament, empowering the Union to issue necessary directions.
6ID: GK-INST-00056
hardNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which Commission appointed in 2007 on Centre-State Relations submitted its 7-volume report in 2010 recommending broad institutional reforms to the Inter-State Council?
Verified Explanation
The Commission on Centre-State Relations chaired by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi (2007-2010) recommended strengthening the Inter-State Council to make it an active forum for fiscal and constitutional coordination.
7ID: GK-INST-00095
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which landmark Commission on Centre-State Relations (1983-1988) recommended that the National Development Council (NDC) be renamed as the 'National Economic and Development Council'?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations recommended that the NDC be renamed as the National Economic and Development Council (NEDC) and formulated under Article 263 of the Constitution.
8ID: GK-INST-00172
hardNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which Commission on Centre-State Relations (2007-2010) recommended granting a constitutional role to the Inter-State Council in formulating national policies on Concurrent List subjects?
Verified Explanation
The Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations recommended that the Inter-State Council should be actively consulted before Parliament introduces legislation on Concurrent List subjects.
9ID: GK-INST-00275
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which high-level commission appointed in 2007 under the chairmanship of a former Chief Justice of India reviewed Centre-State relations and recommended making the Inter-State Council an active forum?
Verified Explanation
The Commission on Centre-State Relations chaired by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi (2007-2010) submitted its multi-volume report in 2010, recommending institutional reforms for the Inter-State Council and Governor appointments.
10ID: GK-INST-00459
hardNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which Commission on Centre-State Relations, constituted in 2007 under former CJI Madan Mohan Punchhi, submitted its comprehensive 7-volume report in 2010 recommending structural reforms in federal governance?
Verified Explanation
The Second Commission on Centre-State Relations was set up under Justice M.M. Punchhi in April 2007 and submitted its report in March 2010, dealing with treaty-making powers, Article 356 guidelines, and Governor appointments.
11ID: GK-STUT-00172
hardState Capitals & Formation
Which Commission on Centre-State Relations, submitted in 2010, recommended a fixed five-year tenure for State Governors and broad amendments to Article 356?
Verified Explanation
The Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations (2010), headed by former Chief Justice M. M. Punchhi, recommended fixed 5-year tenures for Governors and strict guidelines for Article 356.
12ID: GK-INST-00160
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which landmark commission on Centre-State Relations (1983-1988) recommended that the Inter-State Council be established as an active constitutional body under Article 263?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission headed by Justice R. S. Sarkaria recommended setting up an independent Inter-State Council under Article 263, which was implemented in 1990.
13ID: GK-POL-00809
hardState Executive & State Legislature
In B.P. Singhal v. Union of India (2010), what principle did the Supreme Court establish regarding the removal of State Governors under the doctrine of pleasure (Article 156(1))?
Verified Explanation
In B.P. Singhal v. Union of India (2010), a 5-judge Constitution Bench held that while the President need not assign reasons for removal of a Governor under Article 156(1), the power is subject to judicial review against arbitrary, malafide, or discriminatory exercise, or removal merely due to a change of government at the Centre.
14ID: GK-INST-00033
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
On the recommendations of which Commission was the Inter-State Council established by a Presidential Order in May 1990?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations (1983-88) strongly recommended setting up a permanent Inter-State Council under Article 263, which was notified on 28 May 1990.
15ID: GK-INST-00513
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
On the recommendation of which commission was the permanent Inter-State Council established by a Presidential Order in 1990?
Verified Explanation
The Inter-State Council was set up in May 1990 under Article 263 by a Presidential Order based on the strong recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations (1988).
16ID: GK-POL-00404
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
The 'Inter-State Council' is a constitutional body established to foster inter-governmental coordination between the Centre and States under which Article?
Verified Explanation
Article 263 empowers the President to establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and discuss subjects in which some or all of the States, or the Union and one or more of the States, have a common interest.
17ID: GK-POL-00518
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 by Presidential Order under Article 263 upon the specific recommendation of which commission?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations (1988) recommended the establishment of a permanent Inter-State Council, which was notified under Article 263 on 28 May 1990.
18ID: GK-INST-00266
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which landmark commission appointed in 1983 submitted its comprehensive report in 1988 recommending the setting up of a permanent Inter-State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution?
Verified Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission (1983-1988) recommended the formal constitution of a permanent Inter-State Council under Article 263, which was officially set up by Presidential Order in May 1990.
19ID: GK-INST-00507
easyNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the Inter-State Council established?
Verified Explanation
Article 263 of the Constitution empowers the President to establish an Inter-State Council to inquire into and advise upon disputes between States and investigate subjects of common interest.
20ID: GK-STUT-00069
easyState Capitals & Formation
Which city is the administrative capital of Chhattisgarh, established as the state's centre of government upon its creation in 2000?
Verified Explanation
Raipur (along with the planned administrative city Nava Raipur Atal Nagar) is the capital of Chhattisgarh.
21ID: GK-STUT-00205
mediumState Animals, Birds, Trees & Official Emblems
The official emblem of which southern Indian state features the 'Purna Kumbham' (Vessel of Plenty) inspired by the ancient Buddhist art of the Amaravati Stupa?
Verified Explanation
The State Emblem of Andhra Pradesh features the 'Purna Kumbham' (overflowing vase of prosperity) at its centre, adorned with a decorative ring of lotuses drawn from 2,000-year-old Amaravati Buddhist art.
22ID: GK-STUT-00209
mediumState Animals, Birds, Trees & Official Emblems
Which Indian state's official emblem prominently depicts the mythical double-headed bird 'Gandaberunda' flanked by two sharabhas (lion-elephants)?
Verified Explanation
The State Emblem of Karnataka features the 'Gandaberunda' (a two-headed mythical bird of immense strength) at the centre, surrounded by two red-maned yellow mythical lions.
23ID: GK-INST-00392
mediumNITI Aayog, Planning History & Inter-State Council
Which constitutional body was established under Article 263 by Presidential Order in May 1990 on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission?
Verified Explanation
The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263 by a Presidential Order on 28 May 1990 following the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission (1988) on Centre-State relations.
24ID: GK-POL-00179
mediumPreamble & Salient Features
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution categorizes legislative powers into Union List, State List, and Concurrent List. The idea of the Concurrent List was borrowed from which country?
Verified Explanation
The concept of the Concurrent List (where both Centre and States can legislate) was borrowed from the Australian Constitution.
25ID: GK-POL-00762
mediumConstitutional Framework, Preamble & Salient Features
The constitutional provision of 'Advisory Jurisdiction' empowering the President to consult the Supreme Court under Article 143 was adapted from which constitution?
Verified Explanation
The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143, along with the vesting of residuary powers in the Centre and the appointment of State Governors by the Centre, was borrowed from Canada.