If both State and Parliamentary law on a subject are repugnant under Articles 249 or 250, what happens?

What is the trigger for Parliament’s power to legislate on the State List under Article 250?

When can Parliament make laws on matters in the State List under Article 249?

The concept that allows a State law to operate outside its territory in some cases is called:

The key constitutional difference regarding extra-territorial law-making powers is:

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that no law made by Parliament shall be deemed invalid for having extra-territorial operation?

Can State Legislatures make laws that have effect outside their territory?

Under Article 245(1) of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can make laws for:

How many levels can we study center-state relations ?

Which of the following statements about the CAG’s independence is/are not correct?
i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions can be altered to his/her disadvantage after appointment.
ii. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after ceasing to hold office.
iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are subject to the vote of Parliament.

Which of the following statements about the CAG’s duties is/are not correct?
i. The CAG audits the accounts of all local bodies without requiring a request from the President or Governor.
ii. The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of both the Central and state governments.
iii. The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

There is no division of judicial power between the Centre and the States because:

Which of the following statements about the CAG is/are not correct?
i. The CAG is considered one of the bulwarks of the democratic system, alongside the Supreme Court, Election Commission, and UPSC.
ii. The CAG’s salary is equivalent to that of the Chief Justice of India.
iii. The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President of India.

Who is vested with the residuary powers of legislation in the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following statements about the CAG’s powers and limitations is/are correct?
i. The CAG can inspect any office or department subject to his/her audit and call for any records or documents.
ii. The CAG has the authority to audit secret service expenditure without requiring a certificate from the competent authority.
iii. The CAG decides the extent and manner of the audit.
iv. The CAG certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty, and this certificate is final.

Which of the following statements regarding the CAG’s audit reports is/are correct?
i. The CAG submits three audit reports: appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.
ii. The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted to the President, who presents them to the state legislature.
iii. The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s appropriation and finance audit reports, while the Committee on Public Undertakings examines the public undertakings report.
iv. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament for the audit reports.

The distribution of Legislative powers between the Centre and the States in the Constitution is provided in:

Which of the following statements about the duties of the CAG is/are correct?
i. The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, Consolidated Fund of each state, Contingency Fund of India and of each state, and the Public Accounts.
ii. The CAG audits the accounts of government companies as per the Companies Act.
iii. The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.
iv. The CAG advises the President on the form in which the accounts of the Centre and states should be kept.

In which Part of the Indian Constitution are the legislative relations between the Centre and States given?

Which of the following statements regarding the independence of the CAG is/are correct?
i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions are determined by the President after consultation with the CAG.
ii. The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.
iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
iv. The CAG holds office at the pleasure of the President.

Which of the following statements about the appointment and tenure of the CAG is/are correct?
i. The CAG is appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
ii. The CAG can be removed by the President without any parliamentary approval.
iii. The CAG takes an oath before the President to uphold the Constitution and perform duties without fear or favour.
iv. The CAG can resign by submitting a resignation letter to the Prime Minister.

Consider the following statements about the Audit Board and historical context:

(i) The Audit Board was established in 1968 and consists of three members appointed by the CAG.

(ii) V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of independent India, serving from 1948 to 1954.

(iii) The CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act was enacted in 1976.

Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s audit reports:

(i) The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President for presentation to the state legislature.

(ii) The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s audit reports and reports its findings to Parliament.

(iii) No Minister can represent the CAG in Parliament.

Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s powers:

(i) The CAG has the authority to inspect any office or department subject to his/her audit.

(ii) The CAG can demand detailed accounts of secret service expenditure from executive agencies.

(iii) The CAG certifies the net proceeds of taxes and duties, and this certification is final.

Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s duties:

(i) The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and each state.

(ii) The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.

(iii) The CAG submits audit reports on public undertakings to the Prime Minister.

Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s appointment and removal:

(i) The CAG is appointed by the President and can resign by submitting a letter to the Prime Minister.

(ii) The CAG can be removed by the President in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.

(iii) The CAG’s salary is equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge, as determined by the Parliament.

Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?

Consider the following statements about the historical and current context of the CAG:

(i) V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of independent India, serving from 1948 to 1954.

(ii) K. Sanjay Murthy is the 15th CAG of India, appointed in November 2024.

(iii) The CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act was enacted in 1971.

(iv) The Audit Board was established in 1976 to oversee technical audits.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s independence and functioning:

(i) The CAG does not hold office at the pleasure of the President, though appointed by him/her.

(ii) The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

(iii) The CAG can demand details of secret service expenditure from executive agencies.

(iv) The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s audit responsibilities:

(i) The CAG audits all receipts of the Centre and states to ensure effective checks on revenue assessment, collection, and allocation.

(ii) The CAG audits the accounts of local bodies only when requested by the President or Governor.

(iii) The CAG’s certificate on the net proceeds of any tax or duty is final, as per Article 279.

(iv) The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts directly to the state legislature.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s powers and duties:

(i) The CAG audits the accounts of all government companies as per the provisions of the Companies Act.

(ii) The CAG advises the President on the form in which the accounts of the Centre and states should be maintained, as per Article 150.

(iii) The CAG has the power to decide the extent and manner of audit for any audited entity.

(iv) The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of both the Central and state governments.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the role and significance of the CAG:

(i) The CAG is described as the guardian of the public purse, controlling the financial system at both the Centre and state levels.

(ii) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated that the CAG is the most important officer under the Constitution of India.

(iii) The CAG is considered one of the bulwarks of India’s democratic system, alongside the Supreme Court, Election Commission, and Union Public Service Commission.

(iv) The CAG’s administrative expenses are subject to the vote of Parliament.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Audit Board under the CAG?

(i) The Audit Board was established in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.

(ii) The Audit Board consists of five members, including a Chairman, all appointed by the CAG.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the CAG’s audit reports?

(i) The CAG submits three audit reports to the President: on appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.

(ii) The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted directly to the state legislature by the CAG.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the duties of the CAG?

(i) The CAG audits all transactions related to the Contingency Fund of India and the Public Account of India, as well as those of the states.

(ii) The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of both the Central Government and state governments.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the independence of the CAG?

(i) The CAG’s salary and service conditions are determined by the Parliament and cannot be altered to his/her disadvantage after appointment.

(ii) The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the appointment and tenure of the CAG?

(i) The CAG is appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

(ii) The CAG can be removed by the President only on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, following a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority.

Which amendment abolished the nomination of Anglo-Indian members to state legislatures?

What power does the President have regarding state bills that have been reconsidered by the state legislature?

Which legislative committee checks government spending?

What is a 'Calling Attention Motion' used for in a State Assembly?

What is the primary purpose of the Question Hour in a State Assembly?

Which article of the Constitution deals with the Governor's assent to bills, reservation for the President's consideration, or withholding assent?

In a bicameral system, how long can the Legislative Council delay an ordinary bill?

What is the retirement cycle for members of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?

How are members of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) elected or nominated?

What is the minimum number of members required for a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?

What is the term of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)?

How many members can a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) comprise?

The division of legislative powers between the Centre and states is outlined in which schedule of the Constitution?

Which of the following systems can state legislatures in India adopt?