MCQ Questions Chapter 2 Federalism Class 10 Social Science

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Question. The institution is which rd reservation for women has been constitutionally given, is
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) State Legislature
(c) Panchayati Raj institution
(d) Judiciary

Question. In order to change the basic structure of the Constitution, it is important to get the consent of the
(a) Centre.
(b) States.
(c) Local Authorities.
(d) Centre and States.

Question. The basic idea of the decentralization is
(a) the powers divided between central and state government.
(b) the powers shared between two state governments.
(c) the powers given to the local -self governments.
(d) the powers sh ared between different organs of government.

Question. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List -I	List – II
(a) Union of India	(i) Prime Minister
(b) State	(ii) Sarpanch
(c) Municipal	(iii) Governor
(d) Gram Panchayat	(iv) Mayor

(a) a – iv, b – i, c – ii, d – iii
(b) a – ii, b – iii, c – iv, d – i
(c) a – i, b – iii, c – iv, d – ii
(d) a – iii, b – iv, c – i, d – ii

Question. Who is the Political Head of Municipal Corporation :
(a) Collector
(b) Pradhan
(c) Mayor
(d) Sarpanch

Question. How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha ?
(a) 84
(b) 47
(c) 32
(d) 22

Question. Which one of the following regions has been given a ‘Special Status’? Identify it :
(a) Bombay, Karnataka
(b) Old Mysore province
(c) Hyderabad , Karnataka
(d) Coorg and Bellary regions

Question. Which of the following subjects is included in State list ?
(a) Railway
(b) Law and Order
(c) Post and Telegraph
(d) Marriage and Divorce

Question. Let us look at some of the key features of federalism
(a) There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
(b) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction.
(c) The existence and authority of each tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed.
(d) All states in the Indian Union have identical powers.
Which facts are correct regarding Indian Federalism
(a) b and d
(b) a and d
(c) a, b and c
(d) a, b, c and d

Question. In case of conflict between the centre and the State Government over a subject in the concurrent list :
(a) The state has the upper hand
(b) The centre has the upper hand
(c) Both are equally applicable
(d) Supreme Court decides whether the state Law should previl or Central law

Question. Distribution of powers between the Centre and States is mentioned in which schedule ?
(a) I
(b) III
(c) V
(d) VII

Question. Among the following, which two subjects are included in union list, on which centre government can make law
(a) Marriage and divorce and Agriculture
(b) Banking services and Police
(c) Defence and foreign Affairs
(d) Post and Telegraph Department and Education

Question. The United Progressive Alliance is a
(a) interest group.
(b) regional party.
(c) coalition party.
(d) pressure group.

Question. The reason behind the formation of ‘coming together’ federations is to
(a) provide security.
(b) maintain peace.
(c)uphold sovereignty.
(d) preserve culture.

Question. Which of the following is the smallest adminstrative unit in rural area ?
(a) Municipal Committee
(b) Panchayat Samiti
(c) Village Panchayat
(d) Zila Parishad

Question. Which of the following statements is true about India ?
(a) India is a Unitary System
(b) India has true federal system
(c) India is confederation
(d) India is union of states

Question. How many subjects are included in the Union list ?
(a) 66
(b) 52
(c) 96
(d) 47

Question. Which state was created on the basis of culture, geography and ethnicity ?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Punjab
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Maharashtra.

Question. Mark the correct statement related to the ‘Coming together’ federations.
(a) Division of powers between the states and central government.
(b) It is an attempt of the independent states to form a bigger unit.
(c) Government at different levels should not interfere with each other.
(d) Central government is unalterable.

Question. Which of the following is correct about India
(a) India is Union of state
(b) India is federal
(c) India is confederation
(d) None of the above

Question. What was the subject of Sarkaria Commission ?
(a) Election Reforms
(b) Land Reforms
(c) Tax System
(d) Centre State Relation

Question. Match the following and choose the correct answer from the given code

List – I	List – II
(a) Union list	(i) Computer software
(b) State list	(ii) Banking
(c) Concurrent list	(iii) Education
(d) Residuary powers	(iv) Police.

(a) a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
(b) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
(c) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
(d) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii.

Question. In which list does Agriculture and Irrigation falls?
(a) State List
(b) Union List
(c) Concurrent List
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Question. How many seats as reserved for women under Panchayati Raj Election in India?
(a) 2/3 seats
(b) 1/4 seats
(c) 1/3 seats
(d) 1/2 seats

Question. What are the dual objectives of the federal system.
(a) To promote unity of the country and to accommodate regional diversity.
(b) To distribute powers and funds to the central government.
(c) To provide facilities and job to the citizens of the country.
(d) To ensure that the power would be transferred from the state to the central government.

Question. What is the procedure that transfers some of the powers of the centre or state government to the local government called?
(a) Power sharing
(b) Decentralisation
(c) Centralisation
(d) Democracy

Question. On the recommendation of which committee the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Bill was passed?
(a) L. M. Sirlghvi Committee
(b) Lyngdoh Committee
(c) P. K. Thungon Committee
(d) G. V. K. Rao Committee

Question. Which of the following is not a feature of fedaralism ?
(a) There are two or more levels of Government.
(b) Different tiers of Government govern the same citizens
(c) Sources of revenue for each level of Government are clearly specified
(d) The central Government can order the State Governments.

Question. A few Gram Panchayat’s are grouped together to form what is usually called a ……. .
(a) Panchayat Samiti
(b) Panchayati Raj
(c) Local Government
(d) State Government

Question. The State created on the basis culture, ethnicity or geography, out of the following is
(a) Manipur.
(b) Nagaland.
(c) Tripura.
(d) Meghalaya.

Question. The federal country is
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Bangladesh.
(d) Bhutan.

Question. The distinguish feature of a federal government is :
(a) National government gives some powers to the provincial government
(b) Power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary
(c) Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government
(d) Governmental power is divided between different level of government

Question. Following is a minority community in Belgium
(a) Italian-speaking
(b) French-speaking
(c) Dutch-speaking
(d) English-speaking

Question. Uttarakhand State was created in-
(a) the year 1999
(b) the year 2000
(c) the year 2001
(d) the year 2002

Question. Match List – I and List – II and choose the correct code from the given codes :

List – I	List – II
(a) Union list	(i) Computer Software
(b) State list	(ii) Communications
(c) Concurrent list	(iii) Police
(d) Residuary Powers	(iv) Forests

Code :
(a) a – iii, b – ii, c – i, d – iv
(b) a – ii, b – iii, c – iv, d – i
(c) a – ii, b – iv, c – i, d – iii
(d) a – iv, b – iii, c – ii, d – i

Question. Panchayati Raj is included in the.
(a) Union list
(b) Concurrent List
(c) State List
(d) Residuary List

Question. Here are three reactions to the language policy  followed in India. Which of the following holds true in the case of India?
(a) The policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity.
(b) Language based states have divided us by making everyone conscious of their language.
(c) The language policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.

Question. Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold true for decentralisation after 1992.
A. Local governments did not have any power or resources of their own.
B. It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
C. The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.
D. No seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.
(a) B and C
(b) A and C
(c) A and D
(d) B and D

Question. In a ’Holding together federation’:
A. A large country divides its power between constituent states and the national government.
B. The Central government tends to be more powerful vis-a-vis the States.
C. All the constituent states usually have equal powers.
D. Constituent states have unequal powers.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) A, B, C and D
(b) A and D
(c) B and C
(d) A, B and D

Question. Which among the following are examples of ‘Coming together federations’?
(a) India, Spain and Belgium
(b) India, USA and Spain
(c) USA, Switzerland and Australia
(d) Belgium and Sri Lanka

Question. The Union List includes subjects such as:
(a) Education, forests, trade unions, marriages, adoption and succession.
(b) Police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation.
(c) Residuary subjects like computer software.
(d) Defence, foreign affairs, banking, currency, communications.

Question. The system of Panchayati Raj involves:
(a) Village, State and Union levels
(b) Village, District and State levels
(c) Village and State levels
(d) Village, Block and District levels

Question. Which one of the following States in India has its own Constitution?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) J & K
(d) Nagaland

 Assertion-Reason Questions

DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable:
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason
is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason
is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

1. Assertion. Belgium and Spain has ‘holding together’ federation.
Reason. A big country divides power between constituent states and national government.
Ans. (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
The power of a large country is divided between constituent states and national government. The central government is more powerful than the states.

2. Assertion. It is very simple to make the changes in the basic structure of the constitution.
Reason. Both the houses have power to amend the constitution independently.
Ans. (d) Both assertion and reason are false.
It is difficult to make changes in the constitution in the federal system. Any change has to be first passed through both the houses of Parliament through atleast two-third majority. Then it has to be ratified by the legislatures of atleast half of the total states.

3. Assertion. Coalition government is formed during dearth of coal in the country.
Reason. It helps in overcoming coal crisis.
Ans. (d) Both assertion and reason are false.
When no party is able to prove clear cut majority, several regional parties come together to form coalition government. It has no connection with scarcity of coal in the country.

4. Assertion. India has a federal system.
Reason. Under a unitary system, either there is only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to central government.
Ans. (b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
India has a federal government. There is a central government for the entire country and state governments for different regions. The reason is also true but does not justify the statement.

5. Assertion. A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992 by amending the constitution.
Reason. Constitution was amended to make the third tier of democracy more powerful and effective.
Ans. (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
The constitution was amended in 1992 to make the third tier more powerful and effective. It includes steps like regular elections for local government Mbodies, reservation of seats for OBC, SC, ST and women and creation of State Election Commission.
The reason thus justifies the assertion.

6. Assertion. Hindi is identified as the only official language of India.
Reason. It helped in creating supremacy of Hindi speaking people over others.
Ans. (c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
Hindi is the identified as official language of India.
However, it is spoken by only 40 per cent of Indians.
Thus, to safeguard the rights of other linguistic communities, 21 other languages were recognized as Scheduled Languages by the Constitution.

7. Assertion. India is a federation.
Reason. Power resides with the central authority.
Ans. (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
India is a federal government and there is three-tier system of power sharing with Central Government, State Government and local self government. As it is a union of states and not a federation.

8. Assertion. The subjects which are not included in Union List, State List and Concurrent List are considered as residuary subjects.
Reason. The subjects included that came after constitution was made and thus could not be classified.
Ans. (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
The subjects which are not included in Union List, State List and Concurrent List are considered as Residuary subjects. It includes the subjects such as computer software that came after constitution was made. Union Government has power to legislate on these ‘residuary’ subjects.

9. Assertion. Zilla Parishad Chairperson is the political head of the zilla parishad.
Reason. Mayor is the head of municipalities.
Ans. (b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Panchayat samitis of a district together form the Zilla parishad. Zilla Parishad chairperson is the political head of the Zilla parishad. Municipalities are set up in towns. Mayor is the head of municipalities. The reason does not however explain the assertion.

10. Assertion. Third-tier of government is local government.
Reason. It made democracy weak.
Ans. (c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
The third tier of government is done through decentralisation. It helped in making democracy stronger by Biging it to grass root level. Thus, the reason is false but assertion stands true.

Picture Based Questions

Question. Which of the following option best signifies the cartoon?
(a) Unitary form of government
(b) Monarchy
(c) Dictatorship
(d) Coalition form of government

Question. What do these n e w s p a p e r clippings have to say about efforts for decentralisation in India?
Ans. The newspaper clippings show two sides of the coin: One one hand, decentralisation has increased women’s representation and voice in our country. Women are becoming ‘Pradhans’ and are being elected to Panchayats.
On the other hand, there are still many difficulties in realising the objectives of decentralisation. Corruption still prevails and enough powers and resources have not been
given to local bodies.
The three-tier system is often being misused as can be seen from the clippings regarding Panchayats posts in Tamil Nadu.

 Case/Source Based Questions

Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Usually, a federation has two levels
of government. One is the government for the entire country that is usually responsible for a few subjects of common national interest. The others are governments at the level of provinces or states that look after much of the day-to-day administering of their state. Both these levels of governments enjoy their power independent of the other.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:

(i) Which of the following is a special characteristics of Indian federalism.
(a) The powers are equally divided between the Centre and the State.
(b) The Centre is stronger than the State as it enjoys powers stated in the concurrent list.
(c) Centre is stronger than the State as the powers are listed in the constitution.
(d) None of the above

(ii) India follows the principle of decentralizing power at the lowest level, because ………………. .
(a) It has introduced panchayat system in the villages.
(b) It has municipal corporations in the urban areas.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Only (a)

(iii) Why did India adopt a federal system of government?
(a) Due to economic disparities.
(b) Variant culture, languages and ethnicity.
(c) Indian leaders believed in decentralizing power.
(d) India has a large population.

(iv) How many union territories does India have?
(a) 8
(b) 7
(c) 9
(d) 6

2. The federal system thus has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity. Therefore, two aspects are crucial for the institutions and practice of federalism. Governments at different levels should agree to some rules of power-sharing. They should also trust that each would abide by its part of the agreement. An ideal federal system has both aspects: mutual trust and agreement to live together. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:

(i) Which are the two levels of government in federalism?
(a) Center and district
(b) Center and states
(c) States and Districts
(d) Districts and Villages

(ii) How does federalism promote unity?
(a) Concentration of power
(b) Distribution of power
(c) Majoritarianism
(d) None of the above

(iii) How has there been power sharing in India?
(a) Enumeration of legislative powers of Centre and State in the constitution.
(b) Self-governing powers to the lower units.
(c) Granting of fundamental rights to the Indian citizens.
(d) All of the above

(iv) What type of government was established in Belgium?
(a) Federal form of government
(b) Democratic form of government
(c) Unitary form of government
(d) Only (a) and (b)

3. When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to local government, it is called decentralisation. The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are many problems and issues which are best settled at the local level. People have better knowledge of problems in their localities. They also have better ideas on where to spend money and how to manage things more efficiently. Besides, at the local level it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self-government. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:

(i) Why was there an urgent need in India for decentralization?
(a) India is a very diverse country
(b) India is a large country
(c) There is multiplicity of language and culture
(d) All the above

(ii) Name the form of self-government in India introduced at the level of villages.
(a) Panchayat Raj
(b) Municipalities
(c) Municipal corporations
(d) None of the above

(iii) Why decentralization is essential feature of democracy.
(a) People learn to be more vigilant.
(b) People learn to take decisions at lower level.
(c) People learn to participate in a democratic manner.
(d) All the above

(iv) Name the form of self-government in metropolitan cities.
(a) Municipalities
(b) Gram Sabha
(c) Zilla parishad
(d) Municipal corporations

4. Study the cartoon given and answer the questions that follow: Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:

(i) Name the leader shown as Prime Minister in the cartoon.
(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Rajiv Gandhi
(d) Manmohan Singh

(ii) What does the cartoon reflect? State the correct option.
(a) States depend on Centre
(b) Center depends on states
(c) Municipalities depends of Zilla Parished
(d) Zilla Parished depends on Municipalities

(iii) What kind of powers can the states be seen demanding here?
(a) Fiscal powers
(b) Policing powers
(c) Only (i)
(d) Both (i) and (ii)

(iv) Centre misused their power. (True/False)

5. This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen the democracy in our country. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:

(i) When was a major step taken towards decentra-lisation?
(a) 1992
(b) 1997
(c) 1990
(d) 1994

(ii) Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold untrue for decentralisation.
(a) State Election Commission has been created in each State to Conduct Panchayat and municipal elections.
(b) It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
(c) The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.
(d) No seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.

(iii) In the local government elections at least ………… of all positions are reserved for women?
(a) 1/3rd
(b) 2/3rd
(c) 50%
(d) 25%

(iv) An independent institution called the State Election Commission has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections. (True/False)

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