Test: Inter- State Relations - Delhi Police Constable MCQ

Article 263 establishes an Inter-State Council to inquire and advise on disputes between states or between the center and states.

The Zonal Councils were established based on the recommendation of the Fazal Ali Commission to promote cooperation and coordination among states.

The "Doctrine of Paramountcy" was applicable to princely states like Hyderabad, which were under the indirect rule of the British Crown.

The 52nd Amendment to the Constitution made certain recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission legally binding.

Jammu and Kashmir had a special status and its own separate Constitution under Article 370.

Cooperative Federalism emphasizes collaboration and partnership between the center and states to achieve common goals.

The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India.

The President is not required to consult the Governor on the introduction of Money Bills in the State Legislative Assembly.

The Supreme Court ruled in the Kesavananda Bharati case that the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be altered even by a Constitutional Amendment.

Andhra Pradesh was created through the States Reorganization Act of 1956, separating it from the Madras State.

The 'Inter-State Water Disputes Act' was enacted in 1956 to provide a legal framework to address water disputes between states.

Telangana has a Unicameral Legislature, i.e., it has only one legislative chamber.

The 38th Amendment introduced the provision of State Emergency.

The Home Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Zonal Councils.

Chhattisgarh was formed by bifurcating the state of Madhya Pradesh under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2000.

The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine and review the Centre-State relations in India.

The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was appointed in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of Indian states based on linguistic lines.

The 32nd Amendment to the Constitution inserted provisions regarding the formation of new states and alteration of boundaries.

Allocating central funds to states for implementing welfare schemes is an example of Cooperative Federalism, where the center and states work together for common objectives.

The 44th Amendment made changes to the process of the President's Rule in states, limiting its misuse and ensuring proper governance mechanisms.