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Powers and Functions of Central Government

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Powers and Functions of the Central Government in India.
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers and functions of the Central Government?

  1. Article 73

  2. Article 74

  3. Article 75

  4. Article 76


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 73 of the Indian Constitution deals with the executive powers of the Union Government, including the President and the Prime Minister.

What is the primary function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To maintain law and order

  2. To provide social welfare services

  3. To regulate foreign trade

  4. To conduct elections


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of the Central Government in India is to maintain law and order, as well as to protect the country from external threats.

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

  1. To declare war and peace

  2. To regulate inter-state trade

  3. To impose taxes

  4. To regulate education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

Which of the following is a function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To regulate the stock market

  2. To provide healthcare services

  3. To conduct agricultural research

  4. To promote tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Government in India is responsible for regulating the stock market through the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

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

  1. To regulate foreign exchange

  2. To regulate banking

  3. To regulate insurance

  4. To regulate labor relations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Labor relations is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

Which of the following is a function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To provide disaster relief

  2. To promote scientific research

  3. To regulate environmental pollution

  4. To promote cultural heritage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Government in India is responsible for providing disaster relief to states affected by natural calamities.

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

  1. To regulate the use of atomic energy

  2. To regulate the production of drugs and pharmaceuticals

  3. To regulate the production of alcoholic beverages

  4. To regulate the production of food and beverages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The production of food and beverages is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

Which of the following is a function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To regulate the production of arms and ammunition

  2. To regulate the production of explosives

  3. To regulate the production of narcotics and psychotropic substances

  4. To regulate the production of chemicals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Government in India is responsible for regulating the production of arms and ammunition through the Ministry of Defence.

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

  1. To regulate the production of petroleum and natural gas

  2. To regulate the production of coal and lignite

  3. To regulate the production of electricity

  4. To regulate the production of renewable energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The production of renewable energy is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

Which of the following is a function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To regulate the production of minerals

  2. To regulate the production of metals

  3. To regulate the production of cement

  4. To regulate the production of glass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Government in India is responsible for regulating the production of minerals through the Ministry of Mines.

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

  1. To regulate the production of fertilizers

  2. To regulate the production of pesticides

  3. To regulate the production of seeds

  4. To regulate the production of agricultural machinery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The production of agricultural machinery is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

Which of the following is a function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To regulate the production of textiles

  2. To regulate the production of leather goods

  3. To regulate the production of footwear

  4. To regulate the production of handicrafts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Government in India is responsible for regulating the production of textiles through the Ministry of Textiles.

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

  1. To regulate the production of paper and paper products

  2. To regulate the production of printing and publishing

  3. To regulate the production of electronic goods

  4. To regulate the production of electrical goods


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The production of electrical goods is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

Which of the following is a function of the Central Government in India?

  1. To regulate the production of chemicals and petrochemicals

  2. To regulate the production of pharmaceuticals

  3. To regulate the production of cosmetics

  4. To regulate the production of toiletries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Government in India is responsible for regulating the production of chemicals and petrochemicals through the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

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

  1. To regulate the production of food and beverages

  2. To regulate the production of tobacco products

  3. To regulate the production of drugs and pharmaceuticals

  4. To regulate the production of cosmetics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The production of food and beverages is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, which means that both the Central Government and the State Governments have the power to legislate on this matter.

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