Powers of the Central Government

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the powers and responsibilities of the Central Government in India. It covers various aspects of the Central Government's authority, including legislative, executive, and judicial powers.
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Which of the following is a primary function of the Central Government in India?

  1. Maintaining law and order

  2. Providing healthcare services

  3. Managing education at the local level

  4. Collecting taxes for state governments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maintaining law and order is a primary responsibility of the Central Government, as it is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

The Central Government's legislative powers are primarily exercised through which body?

  1. The President

  2. The Supreme Court

  3. The Parliament

  4. The Council of Ministers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Parliament, consisting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, is the primary legislative body of the Central Government.

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Declaring war and peace

  2. Controlling foreign affairs

  3. Managing state finances

  4. Regulating interstate trade and commerce


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Managing state finances is not a power of the Central Government, as states have their own financial autonomy.

The Central Government's executive powers are primarily exercised by which body?

  1. The President

  2. The Supreme Court

  3. The Parliament

  4. The Council of Ministers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, is the primary executive body of the Central Government.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Providing primary education

  4. Managing national defense


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Providing primary education is not a responsibility of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

The Central Government's judicial powers are primarily exercised through which body?

  1. The President

  2. The Supreme Court

  3. The Parliament

  4. The Council of Ministers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in India and exercises the Central Government's judicial powers.

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Coining money

  2. Regulating banking and insurance

  3. Controlling inter-state water disputes

  4. Managing local police forces


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing local police forces is not a power of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

The Central Government's power to regulate inter-state trade and commerce is derived from which constitutional provision?

  1. Article 301

  2. Article 302

  3. Article 303

  4. Article 304


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 301 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Central Government to regulate inter-state trade and commerce.

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Managing state finances

  4. Promoting international trade


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Managing state finances is not a power of the Central Government, as states have their own financial autonomy.

The Central Government's power to declare war and peace is derived from which constitutional provision?

  1. Article 51

  2. Article 52

  3. Article 53

  4. Article 54


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 53 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Central Government to declare war and peace.

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Controlling immigration and emigration

  2. Managing national highways

  3. Providing healthcare services

  4. Regulating inter-state water disputes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Providing healthcare services is not a power of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

The Central Government's power to regulate banking and insurance is derived from which constitutional provision?

  1. Article 368

  2. Article 369

  3. Article 370

  4. Article 371


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 369 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Central Government to regulate banking and insurance.

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Managing state budgets

  4. Promoting international trade


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Managing state budgets is not a power of the Central Government, as states have their own financial autonomy.

The Central Government's power to control immigration and emigration is derived from which constitutional provision?

  1. Article 77

  2. Article 78

  3. Article 79

  4. Article 80


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 77 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Central Government to control immigration and emigration.

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Managing state police forces

  4. Promoting international trade


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Managing state police forces is not a power of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

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