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Questions Related to the state government (part-ii)

The State List contains ________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. 100 items

  2. 61 items

  3. 52 items

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

State list includes the subjects that come under the jurisdiction of state governments. The State List or List-II is a list of 61 items in Schedule Seven to the Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is not a state subject?

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Police

  2. Agriculture

  3. Income tax

  4. Irrigation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Income tax, Corporation Tax, Service tax are levied and collected by Centre but are appropriated by both states and Center as per distribution formula recommended by Finance Commission. This formula is not binding upon the parliament.

The people who are denied to buy land in Kashmir are ___________________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Non resident Indians

  2. Residents of Jammu

  3. Non-permanent residents

  4. Residents of Srinagar

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Correct Option: B

Political association occupying a definite territory, having an organized government and possessing power to make domestic and foreign policies is known as ____________ .

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. State

  2. Government

  3. Parliament

  4. Executive

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political association occupying a definite territory, having an organised government and possessing power to make domestic and foreign policies. Governments may change, but the state continues. In common speech, the terms country, nation and state are used as synonyms.

In which of the following situations will the sovereignty of a state as a whole be affected?

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Conquest of one country by an other state

  2. Division of country into provinces

  3. Agreed transfer of some territory of one country to another

  4. Change in the party in power in the country

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of state sovereignty entails that states are in comprehensive and exclusive control of all the people and property within their territory. State sovereignty also implies that all states are equal as states. As all states are on par with one another, one state cannot interfere with the internal affairs of another state. Essentially, sovereignty demands that one state cannot claim that another state takes any particular internal action. Hence, if the conquest of one country is done by another, the sovereignty of the former gets affected.

The largest trading partner of India is ___________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. America

  4. Britain

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India’s largest trade partner is United States of America. The two countries conduct between them trade worth US$46.1 billion.

Which of the following is an essential attribute of the State?

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Democracy

  2. Socialism

  3. Nationalism

  4. Sovereignty

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of state sovereignty entails that states are in comprehensive and exclusive control of all the people and property within their territory. State sovereignty also implies that all states are equal as states. As all states are on par with one another, one state cannot interfere with the internal affairs of another state. Essentially, sovereignty demands that one state cannot claim that another state takes any particular internal action.

The States in India were reorganized largely on linguistic basis in the year   ___________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1956

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This was due to the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. This act was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, organizing them along linguistic lines. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.

Which one the following is not the function of the executive in a state?

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. To appoint and dismiss the ministers

  2. To enforce the laws passed by the legislature

  3. To appoint and dismiss the legislators

  4. To run the administration of the country

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The state executive cannot appoint and dismiss the legislature. This authority rests with the President and the governors.

The administration of the state government is carried on the name of __________________ .

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The President of India

  4. The Governor of the State

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Governor is the Chief Executive in a State. All the executive powers of the State Government are vested upon him and decisions are taken in his name.