Federalism (Class 10 Social Science)

Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between central and regional governments. India is a federal democratic state with this structu

Federalism (Class 10 Social Science)

Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between central and regional governments. India is a federal democratic state with this structu

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Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between central and regional governments. India is a federal democratic state with this structu

Federalism MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Q1. What is federalism?

  1. Power concentrated at center
  2. Direct democracy
  3. Division of power between central and regional governments ✓ (correct)
  4. Rule by a single dictator

Explanation: Federalism is a system where power is constitutionally divided between a central government and state/provincial governments.

Q2. What are the two lists that define powers in Indian federalism?

  1. Federal and local lists
  2. Central and regional lists
  3. National and state lists
  4. Union, state, and concurrent lists ✓ (correct)

Explanation: The Union List, State List, and Concurrent List define powers of the central government, state governments, and shared powers respectively.

Q3. Which subjects are in the Union List of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Defense, foreign affairs, currency ✓ (correct)
  2. Agriculture and irrigation
  3. Local governance
  4. Education and health

Explanation: The Union List includes subjects like defense, foreign affairs, currency, and taxation that are under central government control.

Q4. Which subjects are in the State List?

  1. Communication and trade
  2. Police, education, agriculture, local governance ✓ (correct)
  3. Defense and foreign policy
  4. Currency and taxation

Explanation: The State List includes subjects like police, education, agriculture, and local governance that state governments control.

Q5. What is the Concurrent List?

  1. List of all laws
  2. Emergency powers
  3. Subjects shared between Union and State governments ✓ (correct)
  4. Subjects only under central control

Explanation: The Concurrent List contains subjects where both central and state governments can make laws.

Q6. How many Union Territories does India have?

  1. 5
  2. 15
  3. 9
  4. 8 ✓ (correct)

Explanation: India has 8 Union Territories. Dadra and Nagar Haveli merged with Daman and Diu in 2020, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh became UTs in 2019.

Q7. What is the role of the Governor in a state?

  1. Representative of the President and head of state ✓ (correct)
  2. Minister of state
  3. Judge of the state
  4. Head of state administration

Explanation: The Governor is the constitutional head of a state, representing the President and plays executive and ceremonial roles.

Q8. How does federalism support democracy in India?

  1. By concentrating power
  2. By dividing power and allowing local participation in governance ✓ (correct)
  3. By limiting voting rights
  4. By centralizing decisions

Explanation: Federalism divides power between center and states, allowing more people to participate in governance and representing diverse regions.

Q9. What is the significance of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution?

  1. Increased presidential powers
  2. Abolished states
  3. Gave more powers to Panchayats (village councils) ✓ (correct)
  4. Changed the capital

Explanation: The 73rd Amendment provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj, empowering local governance at village level.

Q10. What is a Coalition Government?

  1. Government by military
  2. Rule by a single party
  3. Temporary government
  4. Government formed by alliance of multiple parties ✓ (correct)

Explanation: A coalition government is formed when no single party wins majority, and multiple parties ally to form government.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did India choose a federal system of government?

India chose federalism to accommodate its diverse population, large geographic size, different languages, religions, and cultures. This system allows representation at different levels and respects regional autonomy.

How does the Indian Constitution ensure federalism?

The Constitution divides powers between Union and States through three lists, protects states from arbitrary dissolution, requires constitutional amendments for structural changes, and provides the President as ceremonial head with Governor in each state.

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