Powers of the State Governments

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Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India?

  1. Education

  2. Defense

  3. Foreign Affairs

  4. Currency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Education is a power of the State Governments in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is not a power of the State Governments in India?

  1. Public Health

  2. Agriculture

  3. Income Tax

  4. Police


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Income Tax is not a power of the State Governments in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is a concurrent power of the State and Central Governments in India?

  1. Education

  2. Forestry

  3. Electricity

  4. Public Health


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forestry is a concurrent power of the State and Central Governments in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is a residuary power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Defense

  2. Foreign Affairs

  3. Currency

  4. Atomic Energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atomic Energy is a residuary power of the Central Government in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to public health?

  1. Hospitals

  2. Sanitation

  3. Medical Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hospitals, Sanitation, and Medical Education are all powers of the State Governments in India related to public health.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to agriculture?

  1. Agricultural Research

  2. Agricultural Extension

  3. Agricultural Marketing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural Research, Agricultural Extension, and Agricultural Marketing are all powers of the State Governments in India related to agriculture.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to education?

  1. Primary Education

  2. Secondary Education

  3. Higher Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Higher Education are all powers of the State Governments in India related to education.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to law and order?

  1. Police

  2. Prisons

  3. Courts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Police, Prisons, and Courts are all powers of the State Governments in India related to law and order.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to taxation?

  1. Sales Tax

  2. Property Tax

  3. Entertainment Tax

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sales Tax, Property Tax, and Entertainment Tax are all powers of the State Governments in India related to taxation.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to public works?

  1. Roads

  2. Bridges

  3. Irrigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Roads, Bridges, and Irrigation are all powers of the State Governments in India related to public works.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to social welfare?

  1. Old Age Pensions

  2. Disability Pensions

  3. Widow Pensions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Old Age Pensions, Disability Pensions, and Widow Pensions are all powers of the State Governments in India related to social welfare.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to economic development?

  1. Industrial Development

  2. Agricultural Development

  3. Tourism Development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial Development, Agricultural Development, and Tourism Development are all powers of the State Governments in India related to economic development.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to environmental protection?

  1. Forest Conservation

  2. Water Pollution Control

  3. Air Pollution Control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forest Conservation, Water Pollution Control, and Air Pollution Control are all powers of the State Governments in India related to environmental protection.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to cultural affairs?

  1. Promotion of Art and Culture

  2. Preservation of Historical Monuments

  3. Promotion of Tourism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promotion of Art and Culture, Preservation of Historical Monuments, and Promotion of Tourism are all powers of the State Governments in India related to cultural affairs.

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to sports and youth affairs?

  1. Promotion of Sports

  2. Youth Development Programs

  3. Organization of Sports Events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promotion of Sports, Youth Development Programs, and Organization of Sports Events are all powers of the State Governments in India related to sports and youth affairs.

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