Federalism Class 10 Social Science Exam Questions

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Union List : Foreign affairs, State List : _________, Concurrent List : Marriage
Answer : Trade.

Question. How does the local government help in bringing democracy to the grassroot level ?
Answer : The local government helps in bringing democracy at the grassroot level as people can directly participate in decision making. It also helps in inculcating the habit of democratic participation.

Question. Name Three-Tiers of Indian Federalism.
Answer : The Three-Tier of Indian Federalism are— (i) Union Government. (ii) State Government. (iii) Local Government.

Question. What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one ? Explain with an example. 
Answer : Difference between Federal Form of Government and Unitary Form of Government. (Table 890)

Question. Complete the following :
An ideal federal system has both aspects ________
Answer : Mutual trust and agreement to live together.

Question. Name some linguistic states.
Answer : Some linguistic states are Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam etc.

Question. Discuss the role of courts in our Constitution.
Answer : Courts have the power to interpret the different tiers of the government and the constitution. In case of any dispute between the Centre and the States regarding exercise of power, it is settled by the highest court.

Question. Complete the following : 
Federation has two levels of government and both of them enjoy _____ .
Answer : Power independent of the other.

Question. Complete the following table with correct information with regard to three-fold distribution of legislative powers in India :

One Example of subjects in Union List	One Example of subjects in State List	One Example of subjects in Concurrent List	Who has the power to legislate on residuary subjects?
Foreign affairs	?	?	Union Government

Answer :

One Example of subjects in Union List	One Example of subjects in State List	One Example of subjects in Concurrent List	Who has the power to legislate on residuary subjects?
Foreign affairs	Police	Education	Union Government

Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Panchayat Samiti exist at what level and how is it formed ?
Answer : Panchayat Samiti is formed at block level. Gram Panchayats of a block together form a Block or Panchayat Samiti or Mandal. Its members are elected by the members of all the Panchayats in that block.

Question. Explain the two levels of a federal system.
Answer : The two levels of a federal system are :
(i) The central authority which is responsible for few subjects of common national interest.
(ii) The governments at state level which are responsible for administering day-to-day affairs of their respective states.

Question. Name any two subjects that are included in Concurrent List. How are laws made on these subjects ? Explain.
Answer : Concurrent List includes subjects of common interest to both the Union and State government. These subjects are education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession etc. Both the state and the Union governments can make laws on these subjects. But if the laws made by both the government contradict each other, or a dead lock is created, then the law made by the Union government will prevail.

Question. What is the reason for real success of federalism in India ?
Answer : The credit of real success of federalism in India can be attributed to democratic politics. It helped in ensuring that diversity is dually respected and the desire for living together becomes a mutual idea for the country.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question. Explain the local bodies in an urban area ?
Answer : The third-tier of federal system at the urban level are municipalities and Municipal Corporations. Municipalities are established in small towns and Municipal Corporations are formed in big cities. The municipalities and municipal corporations are controlled by elected bodies which consist of people’s representatives. The political head of a municipality is a Municipal Chairperson and the political head of a Municipal Corporation is known as ‘Mayor’.

Question. Explain the three-fold distribution of legislative powers between the union government and the state governments. OR Explain how India can be regarded as a federalist country ? OR Explain how power is distributed among Centre and States through a three-fold distribution system ?
Answer : India has a three-tier federalism with distribution of power between Union of India, the State governments, and Panchayats and Municipalities. Each of the three different tiers enjoy separate jurisdiction. The Constitution clearly laid a three-fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union Government and the State Governments through Union List, State List and Concurrent List. Union List : It includes Now 100 originally – 97 subjects of national importance like national defence, foreign affairs, communications, banking and currency. The Union Government is given liberty to make laws associated with the subjects included in the Union List. State List : It contains Now 61 originally – 66 subjects of State and regional importance like police, agriculture and irrigation, trade and commerce. The State Governments are given liberty to make and implement laws associated with the subjects included in the State List. Concurrent List : It consists of subjects of common interest to the Union Government and the State Governments, like education, forest, marriage, adoption, trade unions and succession. Both the Union and the State Governments is given liberty to make laws related with the subjects included in this list. In case of any contradiction, the law made by the Union Government will be followed.