CBSE Class 10 Social Science Federalism MCQs Set 01

Question : There are two kinds of routes through which federations have been formed. Which are they?
a) One route involves independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger unit
b) Second route is where a large country decides to divide its powers between the states and the national government
c) Both the above
d) None of the above

Answer :   C

Question : The System of Panchayati Raj involves
a) The village, block and district levels
b) The village, and state levels
c) The village district and state levels
d) The village, state and Union levels

Answer :   A

Question : Which one of the following countries has not adopted the holding together federation?
a) India
b) Spain
c) Belgium
d) Japan

Answer :   D

Question : Which of the following is incorrect regarding a unitary government?
a) There is either only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government
b) The central government can pass on orders to the provincial government
c) A state government is answerable to central government
d) The powers of state governments are guaranteed by the Constitution

Answer :   D

Question : Choose the incorrect statement.
a) Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form in 1993
b) Belgium shifted from a federal form to a unitary form of government in 1993
c) Sri Lanka countinues to be a unitary system
d) Tamil leaders want Sri Lanka to become a federal system

Answer :   B

Question : Which of the following is not an example of ‘coming together’ federations?
a) India
b) USA
c) Switzerland
d) Australia

Answer :   A

Question : Which one of the following is not a feature of federalism?
a) Two or more levels of government
b) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens
c) Courts have the power to interpret the constitution
d) The centre government can order the state government

Answer :   D

Question : The Constitution of India
a) divided powers between centre and states in three lists.
b) divided powers between centre and states in two lists.
c) listed the powers of the states and left the undefined powers to the state.
d) Specified the pow ers of the states and left the residuary powers with the centre.

Answer :   A

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

Answer :   C

Question : When power is taken away from central and state governments and given to local government, it is called:
a) Distribution
b) Centralisation
c) Reorganisation
d) Decentralisation

Answer :   D

Question : Who administers the whole district?
a) Sarpanch
b) Mayor
c) District Magistrate or Collector
d) Sessions Judge

Answer :   C

Question : Which one is not the part of 3 tier system of Panchayat Raj?
a) Muncipalities
b) Village Panchayat
c) Block Samiti
d) Zila Parishad

Answer :   A

Question : Who among the following is the head of a Municipal Corporation?
a) Home Minister
b) Sarpanch
c) Governor
d) Mayor

Answer :   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

Answer :   D

Question : How many scheduled languages are recognized by the constitution?
a) Besides Hindus, there are 18 scheduled, languages.
b) Besides Hindi, there are 21 scheduled languages.
c) Besides Hindi there are 22 scheduled languages.
d) Besides Hindi there are 19 scheduled languages

Answer :  B

Question : What is the government at Block level called?
a) Gram Sabha   
b) Gram Panchyat   
c) Panchayat Samiti   
d) Nayay Panchyat

Answer :  C

Question : Which local govt works at district level?
a) Panchayat samiti   
b) Village panchayat   
c) Zila Parishad   
d) None of the mention above

Answer :  C

Question : By what name local govt at urban area called?
A) Municipality   
B) Municipal corporation   
C) Panchayat samiti
a) Only A is true
b) Only B is true
c) Both B and C are true
d) Both A and B are true

Answer :  D

Question : Who is the chairperson of Municipal Corporation?
a) Block development officer
b) Mayor
c) Sarpanch
d) Member of Lok Sabha

Answer :   B 

Important Questions NCERT Class 10 Social Science Chapter 2 Federalism

Question : What do you understand by 'coming together' federations?
Answer : The independent states which come together on their own to form a bigger unit so that they could increase their security, while maintaining their sovereignty are called the 'coming together federations.' Examples-USA, Switzerland and Australia.

Question : Enumerate the features of federalism.
Answer : Features of federalism:
(i) There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government. We have three levels in India.
(ii) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
(iii) The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution. Thus the existence and authority of each tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed.
(iv) The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.
(v) The high court and the Supreme court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.
(vi) Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.
(vii) The federal system thus has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity.

Question : Which type of powers does the community government of Belgium enjoy?
Answer : In Belgium, there is the form of community government which is elected by the people belonging to any one language community, i.e. German, French or Dutch. This gives every group proper representation and they can voice their issues associated with the language, culture and its prospective education system.

Question : Explain any five provisions of the Constitutional Amendment of 1992 that strengthened the third tier government in India.
Answer : The Constitution was amended in 1992 to make the third tier government which made democracy more powerful and effective.
(i) Now it is mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
(ii) At least 1/3rd of all positions and seats are reserved for women.
(iii) An independent institution called State Election Commission has been created in each state to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.
(iv) The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from state to state.

Question : Which is the highest institution of Panchayati Raj in India?
Answer : Zilla Parishad

Question : How has the Panchayati Raj strengthened the democracy in India? Express your views.
Answer : Panchayati Raj is the best example of decentralisation of power.
(i) People can get most of their problems solved at the local level by participating in decision making. This is because people understand the problems better and can find better solutions locally.
(ii) People can think and plan for themselves.

Question : What is the meaning of decentralisation? Explain any four provisions that have beenmade towards decentralisation in India after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992.
Answer : Decentralization : When power is taken from central and state governments and is given to local government, it is called decentralization.
The Constitution was amended in 1992 to make the third tier government which made democracy more powerful and effective.
(i) Now it is mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
(ii) At least 1/3rd of all positions and seats are reserved for women.
(iii) An independent institution called State Election Commission has been created in each state to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.
(iv) The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from state to state.