Mock Test of Political Science Unit II 2 for STGT
Marks-100 Time-50 Minute
Chung Sajak
1. What is Federalism?
A) System with one level of government
B) Division of powers between central and state governments
C) Rule by monarchy
D) None of these
2. Who defined federalism as “a method of dividing powers between governments”?
A) A.V. Dicey
B) Montesquieu
C) K.C. Wheare
D) B.R. Ambedkar
3. Who described federalism as reconciling national unity with state rights?
A) A.V. Dicey
B) John Locke
C) K.C. Wheare
D) Lord Acton
4. What is the basic feature of federalism?
A) Bicameralism
B) Separation of Judiciary
C) Division of powers between two governments
D) Written Constitution only
5. Which country’s model influenced India’s federal structure?
A) USA
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) Switzerland
6. What is a quasi-federal system?
A) Unitary government
B) Federal with weak Centre
C) Federal with strong Centre
D) None of these
7. Who described India as “federal in form, unitary in spirit”?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) K.C. Wheare
D) A.V. Dicey
8. What ensures federalism in India?
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) The Constitution
D) Judiciary
9. What is the essence of federalism?
A) Central control
B) Unity in diversity
C) Separation of powers only
D) Presidential rule
10. In a federation, who is supreme?
A) Parliament
B) Constitution
C) Prime Minister
D) President
11. Which Part of the Constitution describes Union and State relations?
A) Part IX
B) Part XI
C) Part X
D) Part XII
12. Which Article defines the distribution of legislative powers?
A) Article 245
B) Article 246
C) Article 248
D) Article 250
13. How many lists are there in the Seventh Schedule?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
14. Name the three lists in the Seventh Schedule.
A) Federal, Provincial, Concurrent
B) Union, State, Concurrent
C) Executive, Legislative, Judicial
D) None of these
15. Who has residuary powers in India?
A) States
B) Judiciary
C) Union Government
D) Both
16. Which Article empowers Parliament to make laws for the entire country?
A) Article 245
B) Article 240
C) Article 255
D) Article 265
17. Who resolves Centre-State disputes?
A) President
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) Governor
18. Which Article deals with the Inter-State Council?
A) Article 260
B) Article 263
C) Article 265
D) Article 270
19. Which Article deals with Inter-State water disputes?
A) Article 260
B) Article 262
C) Article 263
D) Article 267
20. During a national emergency, which Article allows the Union to legislate on State matters?
A) Article 249
B) Article 250
C) Article 252
D) Article 254
21. Is the Constitution of India written or unwritten?
A) Written
B) Unwritten
C) Both
D) None
22. How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution (as of now)?
A) 395
B) 448
C) 460
D) 500
23. How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 14
24. What type of citizenship does India follow?
A) Dual citizenship
B) Single citizenship
C) Optional citizenship
D) None
25. Which Article establishes a single Constitution for India?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
26. Which Article defines India as a “Union of States”?
A) Article 2
B) Article 1
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
27. Who appoints the Governors of States?
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Minister
C) President
D) Parliament
28. Who can create new States or alter boundaries?
A) Parliament
B) President
C) Supreme Court
D) State Legislatur
29. Who controls the major sources of revenue in India?
A) States
B) Union Government
C) Local bodies
D) Judiciary
30. What is the ultimate basis of federalism in India?
A) Parliament
B) Constitution
C) President
D) Supreme Court
31. Which list contains subjects like defense, foreign affairs, and currency?
A) State List
B) Concurrent List
C) Union List
D) Local List
32. Which Article allows Union to make laws for national interest?
A) Article 250
B) Article 249
C) Article 248
D) Article 251
33. Who holds residuary powers?
A) States
B) President
C) Union Government
D) Judiciary
34. Which service is common to both Union and States?
A) Indian Army
B) All India Services
C) State Civil Services
D) None of these
35. Which Article allows Parliament to legislate on State List during emergency?
A) Article 250
B) Article 251
C) Article 252
D) Article 249
36. What is meant by Integrated Judiciary?
A) Separate courts for Union and States
B) Dual system of courts
C) Single judicial system for entire country
D) None
37. Which Article provides for Union control over States during emergency?
A) Article 355
B) Article 352
C) Article 356
D) Article 360
38. Under which Article can President’s Rule be imposed in a State?
A) Article 355
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 352
39. Under which Article can Financial Emergency be declared?
A) Article 360
B) Article 356
C) Article 352
D) Article 355
40. Who appoints judges of High Courts?
A) Chief Justice of India
B) Governor
C) President of India
D) Prime Minister
41. During National Emergency, India becomes—
A) Federal in nature
B) Unitary in nature
C) Confederation
D) None
42. Which Article deals with National Emergency?
A) Article 355
B) Article 352
C) Article 356
D) Article 360
43. How long can President’s Rule initially continue in a State?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 3 years
44. Which commission recommended limiting misuse of Article 356?
A) Sarkaria Commission
B) Punchhi Commission
C) Kothari Commission
D) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
45. Who can revoke President’s Rule?
A) Parliament
B) Prime Minister
C) President of India
D) Supreme Court
46. How many times has President’s Rule been imposed in India?
A) 50 times
B) Over 125 times
C) 75 times
D) 100 times
47. Which commission recommended limiting misuse of Article 356?
A) Sarkaria Commission
B) Punchhi Commission
C) Kothari Commission
D) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
48. Which Article suspends Fundamental Rights during emergency?
A) Article 352
B) Article 359
C) Article 358
D) Article 360
49. Can Parliament legislate on State List during emergency?
A) No
B) Yes
C) Only with State consent
D) Only on Union List
50. What is the maximum period of National Emergency?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) Indefinite with 6-monthly approval
D) 5 years
51. Main reason for Centre-State financial disputes?
A) State control of defense
B) Centralization of revenue collection
C) Unequal judiciary
D) Different education policies
52. Which Article mentions the Finance Commission?
A) Article 281
B) Article 280
C) Article 282
D) Article 283
53. What is a frequent cause of inter-State disputes?
A) Currency
B) Water sharing
C) Defense
D) Education
54. Give an example of a water dispute.
A) Narmada dispute
B) Cauvery River dispute
C) Tapi dispute
D) Yamuna dispute
55. What is Article 254 about?
A) Inter-State trade
B) President’s Rule
C) Conflict between Union and State laws
D) Finance Commission
56. Who heads the Inter-State Council?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Home Minister
57. Which Article deals with Inter-State trade and commerce?
A) Article 300
B) Article 301
C) Article 305
D) Article 307
58. Who decides disputes between Centre and States?
A) Parliament
B) President
C) Supreme Court
D) Governor
59. What is a cause of political disputes in federalism?
A) Common judiciary
B) Different ruling parties at Centre and States
C) Absence of Constitution
D) None
60. What is Cooperative Federalism?
A) Competition between Centre and States
B) Cooperation between Centre and States in governance
C) Complete control of Centre
D) State autonomy only
61. Which Act first introduced federalism in India?
A) Government of India Act, 1919
B) Government of India Act, 1935
C) Indian Independence Act, 1947
D) None of these
62. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
A) 15 August 1947
B) 26 November 1949
C) 26 January 1950
D) 1 January 1950
63. When did the Constitution come into effect?
A) 15 August 1947
B) 26 November 1949
C) 26 January 1950
D) 1 January 1950
64. Who was Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Sardar Patel
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Rajendra Prasad
65. Which schedule defines Union, State, and Concurrent Lists?
A) Fifth Schedule
B) Sixth Schedule
C) Seventh Schedule
D) Eighth Schedule
66. Which Article allows Parliament to create new States?
A) Article 1
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 246
67. Which Article prohibits secession of States?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 370
68. What is Article 131 about?
A) National Emergency
B) Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court in disputes between Centre and States
C) Residuary powers
D) Fundamental Rights
69. Which Article provided special status to States (now repealed for J&K)?
A) Article 370
B) Article 371
C) Article 356
D) Article 352
70. Which State was first reorganized on a linguistic basis?
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Karnataka
71. Which Commission recommended Centre-State relations review in 1983?
A) Punchhi Commission
B) Sarkaria Commission
C) Kothari Commission
D) Balwantrai Mehta Commission
72. Which Commission was appointed in 2000 on Centre-State relations?
A) Sarkaria Commission
B) Punchhi Commission
C) Kothari Commission
D) Rajamannar Commission
73. Which body replaced the Planning Commission?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Finance Commission
C) UPSC
D) National Development Council
74. What does NITI stand for?
A) National Institute for Transforming India
B) National Institution for Transforming India
C) National Initiative for Trade and Industry
D) National Integration and Transformation Institute
75. Which Article provides special provisions for certain States?
A) Article 370
B) Article 356
C) Article 371
D) Article 352
76. Which State has been bifurcated most recently?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Andhra Pradesh (creation of Telangana, 2014)
D) Madhya Pradesh
77. What is Article 355 about?
A) National Emergency
B) Union’s duty to protect States against external aggression/internal disturbance
C) President’s Rule
D) Finance Commission
78. What is the meaning of asymmetric federalism?
A) Equal powers for all States
B) Special powers for some States due to unique conditions
C) Centralized federalism
D) None of these
79. Which State has special provisions under Article 371A?
A) Sikkim
B) Nagaland
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Mizoram
80. Which Article gives Parliament power to reorganize States?
A) Article 1
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 246
81. What is GST Council an example of?
A) Unitary governance
B) Cooperative federalism
C) Asymmetric federalism
D) Dual federalism
82. Which Article deals with GST Council?
A) Article 279
B) Article 279A
C) Article 280
D) Article 281
83. Which Finance Commission is currently in force?
A) 14th Finance Commission
B) 15th Finance Commission
C) 16th Finance Commission
D) 17th Finance Commission
84. What is NITI Aayog’s role in federalism?
A) Legislative body
B) Promotes cooperative federalism
C) Judicial oversight
D) Tax collection
85. Which policy emphasized “Team India” in governance?
A) Planning Commission policy
B) NITI Aayog policy
C) Five-Year Plan policy
D) Finance Commission policy
86. What is concurrent jurisdiction?
A) Only Centre can legislate
B) Only States can legislate
C) Both Centre and States can legislate
D) Judicial authority only
87. Which Article ensures free trade across India?
A) Article 301
B) Article 302
C) Article 303
D) Article 304
88. What is fiscal federalism?
A) Political relations between Centre and States
B) Financial relations between Centre and States
C) Legal relations between Centre and States
D) Cooperative governance only
89. What promotes fiscal federalism?
A) GST Council
B) Finance Commission
C) NITI Aayog
D) Planning Commission
90. What is a Zonal Council?
A) Legislative body
B) Regional advisory bodies for cooperation
C) Judicial council
D) Tax authority
91. Who chairs Zonal Councils?
A) Prime Minister
B) Union Home Minister
C) President
D) Chief Ministers of States
92. How many Zonal Councils are there in India?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Six
D) Seven
93. Which State had a separate Constitution earlier?
A) Sikkim
B) Nagaland
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Arunachal Pradesh
94. Which Amendment abolished J&K’s special status?
A) 101st Amendment
B) 102nd Amendment
C) 103rd Amendment
D) 104th Amendment
95. What is meant by unitary bias?
A) Equal power to all States
B) More power vested in Union Government
C) States have more autonomy
D) No power division
96. Who has power to dismiss State Governors?
A) Chief Minister
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) Parliament
97. Which body recommends sharing of taxes between Centre and States?
A) GST Council
B) Finance Commission
C) NITI Aayog
D) Zonal Council
98. How often is Finance Commission set up?
A) Every three years
B) Every five years
C) Every ten years
D) Every two years
99. What is Article 300A about?
A) Right to Education
B) Right to Property (legal right)
C) Right to Information
D) Right to Freedom
100. What is the goal of Indian federalism?
A) Central domination
B) National unity with regional autonomy
C) Complete State independence
D) Judicial supremacy
