Microtheme: Federalism —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2021] Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
   • (a) The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded.
   • (b) The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.
   • (c) The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.
   • (d) The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.
   Correct Answer: (A) The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded.
2. [2017] Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?
   • (a) There is an independent judiciary in India.
   • (b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.
   • (c) (c ) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.
   • (d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
   Correct Answer: (D) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
3. [2016] The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
   • (a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
   • (b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
   • (c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
   • (d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
   Correct Answer: (D) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
4. [2008] Which was the Capital of Andhra state when it was made a separate State in the year 1953?
   • (a) Guntur
   • (b) Kurnool
   • (c) Nellore
   • (d) Warangal
   Correct Answer: (B) Kurnool