AP 10th Class Social Political Science Bits 2nd Lesson Federalism
Select and write the most appropriate option:
Question 1.
Which of the following was the first major test of democratic politics for India after independence?
A) Abolition of privy purses
B) Nationalisation of Banks
C) Creation of linguistic states
D) Reservations based on caste
Answer:
C) Creation of linguistic states
Question 2.
Which one of the following countries is not a coming – together federation?
A) Spain
B) USA
C) Australia
D) Switzerland
Answer:
A) Spain
Question 3.
Which of the following subjects are not in the state list in India?
A) Agriculture and irrigation
B) Education
C) Police
D) Commerce and trade
Answer:
B) Education
Question 4.
Choose the correct statements regarding federalism from the given options.
I) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens.
II) Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified.
III) The fundamental provision of the constitution can be unilaterally changed.
IV) India is an example of a coming together federation.
A) I, II and III
B) II and III
C) III and IV
D) I and II
Answer:
D) I and II
Question 5.
Which one of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state?
I) More powers with centre.
II) Residuary subjects with centre.
III) Equal subjects with centre and states.
IV) Currency and railways with centre
A) I, III and IV
B) I, II and IV
C) II, III and IV
D) I, II and III
Answer:
B) I, II and IV
Question 6.
Identify the correct statements (s) about unitary form of government.
Statement I : There is either only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the Central Government.
Statement II : The Central Government can pass an orders to the Provincial Government.
Statement III : Laws made by the centre are equally enforced in rest of the states without territorial distinction.
Statement IV : The powers of State Governments are guaranteed by the constitution.
A) I, II are right
B) II and III are right
C) I, Il and III are right
D) Only IV is right
Answer:
C) I, Il and III are right
Question 7.
Considered the following statements on Zilla Parishad and select the answer using
the codes given below.
I) Zilla Parishad is the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system.
II) Zilla Parishad co-ordinates the activities of all the Block Samitis.
III) Most members of the Zilla Parishad are elected.
IV) Zilla Parishad chairperson is the political head of the Zilla Parishad.
Select the correct option.
A) I, II
B) II and III
C) I, III and IV
D) II, III and IV
Answer:
D) II, III and IV
Question 8.
The constitution declared India as a Union of states. The Indian union is based on the principles of federalism. What does the given image reflects?
A) It shows the supreme authority of state govts.
B) It shows central government is undermining the spirit of federalism.
C) It shows inequality in distribution of powers.
D) None of the above.
Answer:
D) None of the above.
Question 9.
If there is a conflict in the laws made for the subjects in the concurrent list, then the decision made by will prevail.
A) State Government
B) President
C) Union Government
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Union Government
Question 10.
Coalition Government is formed by the two or more political parties which of the following options best signifies this image related to coalition?
A) Coalition government is a new form of Government in India.
B) The ruling party and the opposition party form the coalition government.
C) In the coalition government, the leader decides every rule.
D) The leader of the coalition keeps the partners of the government satisfied.
Answer:
D) The leader of the coalition keeps the partners of the government satisfied.
Question 11.
Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold true for decentralisation after 1992.
I) Local Governments did not haVe any power or resources of their own.
II) It become constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to Local Government bodies.
III) The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with Local Government bodies.
IV) No seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.
A) II and III
B) I and III
C) I and IV
D) II and IV
Answer:
A) II and III
Question 12.
Identify the administrative body of Indian federal system with the help of the following information.
– It is a forum to discuss local governance and development.
– All the decisions are taken through this and no decision is official and valid without the consent of this body at the village level. Select the appropriate option from the following.
A) Block Samiti
B) Gram Sabha
C) Zilla Parishad
D) Municipality
Answer:
B) Gram Sabha
Question 13.
Consider 0e following statements about the holding – together federation.
I) A large country divides it power between constituent states and the National Government.
II) The central government tends to be more powerful vis-a-vis the states.
III) The central government and the state always seem to have equal powers.
IV) Constituent states have unequal powers. Select the correct option.
A) I and II
B) II and III
C) I II and IV
D) Only IV
Answer:
C) I II and IV
Question 14.
Which country is an example of coming together federation?
A) Belgium
B) USA
C) Sri Lanka
D) India
Answer:
B) USA
Question 15.
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?
A) The Presiding Officer
B) The Gram Panchayat
C) The Gram Sabha
D) The Nyaya Panchayat
Answer:
C) The Gram Sabha
Question 16.
If agriculture comes under state list, then marriages will come under
A) State list
B) Concurrent list
C) Union list
D) None of these
Answer:
B) Concurrent list
Question 17.
Which among the following institution plays an important role in overseeeing the implementation of constitutional provisions and procedures?
A) Union Government
B) State Government
C) Judiciary
D) Local Government
Answer:
C) Judiciary
Question 18.
Identify the federation which is an example of pooling sovereignty and retaining identity.
A) India
B) Canada
C) United Kingdom
D) USA
Answer:
D) USA
Question 19.
There are _______ kinds of routes through which federations have been formed.
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Many
Answer:
A) Two
Question 20.
Match the column I to column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| a) Union List | i) Trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession. |
| b) State List | ii) Defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communication and currency. |
| c) Concurrent List | iii) Police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation. |
A) a – ii, b – i, c – iii
B) a – ii, b – iii, c – i
C) a – i, b – ii, c – iii
D) a – i, b – iii, c – ii
Answer:
| Column I | Column II |
| a) Union List | ii) Defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communication and currency. |
| b) State List | iii) Police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation. |
| c) Concurrent List | i) Trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession. |
Question 21.
The first and major test for democratic politics in our country was the
A) Caste problem
B) Language problem
C) Problems related to union territories
D) Creation of linguistic state
Answer:
D) Creation of linguistic state
Question 22.
In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state subject in then concurrent list.
A) The state law prevails
B) The central law prevails
C) Both the laws prevail within their respective jurisdictions
D) The Supreme Court has to intervene to decide.
Answer:
B) The central law prevails
Question 23.
What are the dual objectives of the federal system?
i) To safeguard and promote unity of the country.
ii) To accommodate the majority community,
iii) To accommodate regional diversity.
iv) To settle dispute between governments. Select the correct option.
A) (i) and (iii)
D) (ii) and (iv)
C) (i) and (iv)
D) (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
A) (i) and (iii)
Question 24.
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding language policy of the Indian Government?
i) English is our national language.
ii) Citizens are free to choose any language as national language.
iii) Hindi is our national language.
iv) Constitution of India did not declare any language as national language.
A) (i) and (ii)
B) (ii) and (iii)
C) Only (iv)
D) Only (i)
Answer:
C) Only (iv)
Question 25.
What is true regarding sources of revenue in a federal system?
A) States have no financial powers or independent source of revenue.
B) State are dependent for revenue or funds on the central government.
C) Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.
D) States have no financial autonomy.
Answer:
C) Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.
Question 26.
Identify the administrative system of Indian Government with the help of the following information.
1) Power shared between central and state governments to local governments.
2) It is called as a third tier of the government.
3) The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them. Select the appropriate option from the following.
A) Federal system
B) Unitary federal system
C) Decentralised system
D) Unitary system
Answer:
C) Decentralised system
Question 27.
The existence and authority of each tier of government is_______ guaranteed.
A) Manually
B) Constitutionally
C) Prime Minister
D) President
Answer:
Question 28.
When was the beginning of the era of coalition governments at the centre which led to a new culture of power sharing and respect for the autonomy of state governments?
A) 1980s
B) 1990s
C) 1870s
D) 2000 onward
Answer:
B) 1990s
Question 29.
Local self government exists only in which of the following areas?
A) Urban areas
B) Rural areas
C) Semi rural and urban areas
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Rural areas
Question 30.
Which one of the following subject comes under legislation of state in India?
A) Education
B) Defence
C) Trade
D) Forest
Answer:
C) Trade
Question 31.
Which of the following is an example of ‘coming together’ federation?
A) India
B) Spain
C) Belgium
D) Australia
Answer:
D) Australia
Question 32.
Which of the following statement is/are correct pertaining to the tenure of Panchayat?
I) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of its first meeting.
II) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of declaration of election results.
III) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of taking oath of office by file elected members.
IV) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat.
A) Only I
B) Both I and II
C) Both II and III
D) Only IV
Answer:
A) Only I
Question 33.
Identify the region/area of India with the help of the following information.
1) The Central Government has special powers in running these areas.
2) These areas are too small to become an independent state.
A) Towns
B) Union territories
C) District
D) City
Answer:
B) Union territories
Question 34.
In which year the amendment in the Indian Constitution was made that led the third-tier of democracy more effective and powerful?
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1994
D) 1995
Answer:
B) 1992
Question 35.
Madam Lalitha holds a significant position in the Municipal Corporation Office of Vijayawada. She presides over the meetings of Municipal Corporations of her city.
With regard to your knowledge, Madam Lalitha is a
A) Magistrate
B) Deputy Mayor
C) Block Development Officer
D) Mayor
Answer:
D) Mayor
Question 36.
Consider the following statements regarding the sources of revenue in a federal system.
I) States are provided with unlimited financial powers.
II) States are dependent for revenue on the central govt.
III) The central government has no financial autonomy.
IV) The sources of revenue for each level of govt are clearly specified in the Constitution of India to ensure its financial autonomy.
Select the correct option.
A) Only I
B) Both 1 and II
C) Both II and III
D) Only IV
Answer:
D) Only IV
Question 37.
What features of democracy, could be realised with linguistic reorganisation of the states? Choose the correct option.
I) Reorganisation and accommodation of diversities.
II) Inception of isolationist tendencies.
III) Fear of linguistic division of the country.
IV) Equal respect to all social groups.
A) Only I
B) Both I and II
C) Both III and IV
D) Both I and IV
Answer:
D) Both I and IV
Question 38.
Identify the main objective of the Panchayati Raj System?
A) Rural development
B) Decentralised democracy
C) Distribution of powers
D) Represent rural people
Answer:
B) Decentralised democracy
Question 39.
Assertion (A) : Rural local governments is popularly known by the name Panchayati Raj
Reason (R) : Zilla Parishad Chairperson is the political head of the Zilla Parishad.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Question 40.
Assertion (A) : A major step towards decentralisation was taken in 1992.
Reason (R) : The constitution was amended to make the third tier of democracy more powerful and effective.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Question 41.
Assertion (A) : Our constitution did not give the status of national language to any one language. ( )
Reason (R) : Restructuring the Centre-State relations is one more way in which federalism has been strengthened in practice.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Question 42.
Assertion (A) : Third-tier of government is local government.
Reason (R) : The fourth tier of the Indian democracy is weak.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. ‘
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false.
Question 43.
Assertion (A) : Hindi is identified as the only official language of India.
Reason (R) : It helped in creating supremacy of Hindi speaking people over others.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false.
Question 44.
Assertion (A) : Belgium shifted from a federal form of government to a unitary government.
Reason (R) : Usually, a federation has two levels of government.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both, A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
D) A is false but R is true.
Question 45.
Assertion (A) : Tyranny of majority is highly desirable.
Reason (R) : , It helps in making the political order more stable.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
D) Both A and R are false.
Question 46.
Assertion (A) : Democracies are based on political equality.
Reason (R) : All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Question 47.
Assertion (A) : Marriage in India is included in the concurrent list.
Reason (R) : Only the Union Government make laws related to marriage.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false.
Question 48.
Which one of the following subjects is included in the Union List?
A) Communication
B) Trade
C) Commerce
D) Irrigation
Answer:
A) Communication
Question 49.
Which one of the following countries is the example of holding together federation?
A) Australia
B) India
C) USA
D) Switzerland
Answer:
A) Australia
Question 50.
Which one of the following subjects is included in the state list?
A) Banking
B) Business
C) Currency
D) Communication
Answer:
B) Business