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Articles 256 and 257 reflect which nature of Indian federalism?

AUnitary features within a federal framework

BPure federal system with equal power sharing

CComplete autonomy of States in executive matters

DFederal supremacy of States over the Union

Answer:

A. Unitary features within a federal framework

Read Explanation:

  • These Articles highlight the unitary tilt of the Indian Constitution.

  • While India is federal, these provisions give overriding powers to the Union in executive functioning, particularly in areas of national importance like communication and railways.


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Consider the following statements:

  1. The Joint State PSC submits its annual report to each concerned state’s Governor.

  2. The conditions of service of an SPSC member cannot be altered to their disadvantage after appointment.

  3. The Travancore PSC functioned from 1936 to 1949.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President can remove an SPSC member for insolvency or physical incapacity.

  2. The Supreme Court’s enquiry into misbehaviour by an SPSC member is initiated by the Governor.

  3. The SPSC is not consulted on matters related to the classification of state services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the State Public Service Commission is/are true?
i. The SPSC’s role is limited to recruitment and advisory functions on disciplinary matters.
ii. The President determines the number of members of the Joint State PSC.
iii. The Cochin PSC was formed in 1947 as a three-member commission.
iv. The SPSC is consulted on claims for pensions due to injuries sustained in service.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the territorial extent of legislation under the Indian Constitution?

(i) The Parliament can make extraterritorial laws applicable to Indian citizens and their property worldwide.
(ii) A state legislature’s laws are applicable only within the state, except when a sufficient nexus exists with the object of the legislation.
(iii) The President can make regulations for Union Territories like Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the same force as an act of Parliament.

Article 371-A of the Indian Constitution has special provisions for which state?