CLASS 10 · SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 2

Federalism

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Exercises

Textbook pages 27–28

Question 1

Locate Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa on an outline map of India.

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Mark Manipur and Sikkim in the north-east, Chhattisgarh in central India, and Goa on the west coast.

Answer

Mark Manipur and Sikkim in the north-east, Chhattisgarh in central India, and Goa on the west coast.

Question 2

Name three federal countries other than India to mark on a world map.

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Mark the United States, Canada and Australia.

Answer

Mark the United States, Canada and Australia.

Question 3

Give one similarity and one difference between federalism in India and Belgium.

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Both divide powers across levels. Belgium has language-community power sharing; India has a stronger Union.

Answer

Both divide powers across levels. Belgium has language-community power sharing; India has a stronger Union.

Question 4

What is the main difference between federal and unitary government? Give an example.

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Federal: constitutionally divided powers, as in India. Unitary: central government holds final authority.

Answer

Federal: constitutionally divided powers, as in India. Unitary: central government holds final authority.

Question 5

Give two differences between local government before and after the 1992 constitutional amendment.

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After 1992, local elections became regular and seats were reserved for women and disadvantaged groups.

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After 1992, local elections became regular and seats were reserved for women and disadvantaged groups.

Question 6

Complete: The United States is a federation and states are vis-à-vis the federal government. India is a federation and the government has more powers.

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Coming together; strong; holding together; Union.

Answer

Coming together; strong; holding together; Union.

Question 7

Support one view about whether India’s language policy has strengthened national unity.

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Accommodation strengthened unity: linguistic states and multilingual policy let people keep their language within one country.

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Accommodation strengthened unity: linguistic states and multilingual policy let people keep their language within one country.

Question 8

Which feature distinguishes a federal government?

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(d) Governmental power is divided between different levels.

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(d) Governmental power is divided between different levels.

Question 9

Group the subjects into Union, State and Concurrent Lists: Defence, Police, Agriculture, Education, Banking, Forests, Communications, Trade, Marriages.

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Union: Defence, Banking, Communications. State: Police, Agriculture, Trade. Concurrent: Education, Forests, Marriages.

Answer

Union: Defence, Banking, Communications. State: Police, Agriculture, Trade. Concurrent: Education, Forests, Marriages.

Question 10

Which pair is not correctly matched: (a) State government—State List; (b) Central government—Union List; (c) Central and State governments—Concurrent List; (d) Local governments—residuary powers?

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(d) is incorrect: residuary powers belong to the Union government.

Answer

(d) is incorrect: residuary powers belong to the Union government.

Question 11

Match: Union of India, State, Municipal Corporation, Gram Panchayat with Prime Minister, Sarpanch, Governor, Mayor.

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Union—Prime Minister; State—Governor; Municipal Corporation—Mayor; Gram Panchayat—Sarpanch.

Answer

Union—Prime Minister; State—Governor; Municipal Corporation—Mayor; Gram Panchayat—Sarpanch.

Question 12

Which statements about federalism are correct: A, B, C or D?

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Federalism

Exercises

Locate Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa on an outline map of India.

Answer

Name three federal countries other than India to mark on a world map.

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Give one similarity and one difference between federalism in India and Belgium.

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What is the main difference between federal and unitary government? Give an example.

Answer

Give two differences between local government before and after the 1992 constitutional amendment.

Answer

Complete: The United States is a federation and states are vis-à-vis the federal government. India is a federation and the government has more powers.

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Support one view about whether India’s language policy has strengthened national unity.

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Which feature distinguishes a federal government?

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Group the subjects into Union, State and Concurrent Lists: Defence, Police, Agriculture, Education, Banking, Forests, Communications, Trade, Marriages.

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Which pair is not correctly matched: (a) State government—State List; (b) Central government—Union List; (c) Central and State governments—Concurrent List; (d) Local governments—residuary powers?

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Match: Union of India, State, Municipal Corporation, Gram Panchayat with Prime Minister, Sarpanch, Governor, Mayor.

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Which statements about federalism are correct: A, B, C or D?

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Exercises

Locate Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa on an outline map of India.

Answer

Name three federal countries other than India to mark on a world map.

Answer

Give one similarity and one difference between federalism in India and Belgium.

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What is the main difference between federal and unitary government? Give an example.

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Give two differences between local government before and after the 1992 constitutional amendment.

Answer

Complete: The United States is a ______ federation and states are ______ vis-à-vis the federal government. India is a ______ federation and the ______ government has more powers.

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Support one view about whether India’s language policy has strengthened national unity.

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Which feature distinguishes a federal government?

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Group the subjects into Union, State and Concurrent Lists: Defence, Police, Agriculture, Education, Banking, Forests, Communications, Trade, Marriages.

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Which pair is not correctly matched: (a) State government—State List; (b) Central government—Union List; (c) Central and State governments—Concurrent List; (d) Local governments—residuary powers?

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Match: Union of India, State, Municipal Corporation, Gram Panchayat with Prime Minister, Sarpanch, Governor, Mayor.

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Which statements about federalism are correct: A, B, C or D?

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Complete: The United States is a federation and states are vis-à-vis the federal government. India is a federation and the government has more powers.