CBSE Class 10 Social Science Federalism Assignment Set B

MCQ Questions for Class 10 Social Science Federalism

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

Short Questions for Class 10 Social Science Federalism

Question : In what ways has the local government deepened our democracy? 

Answer : Local self-governance helped in deepening of democracy in the following ways:

a. The Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. Hence, constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country.

b. It has increased women’s representation and voice in our democracy. At least onethird of all positions are reserved for women.

c. The new system of local government has widened the scope of political participation.

d. Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. This has increased their participation in decision making.

All these features strengthen the very aspect of our democracy. 

 

 

Question : Distinguish between Coming Together and Holding Together type of federations. 

Answer :  The difference between Coming Together and Holding Together type of federations are as follows:

 

 

Question :  What is the real reason for the successes of federalism in India?
Answer : The constitutional provisions are laid out very clearly
2) The nature of democratic politics has ensure its success
3) There is respect for diversity

Question :  What are the objectives of the federal system?
Answer : Federal system has dual objectives to safeguard and promote unity of the country and accommodate regional diversity. It is based on mutual trust and agreement to live together.

Question :  What happened to the centre state relations when different parties ruled at the centre and state levels till 1990?
Answer : When different parties ruled at the centre and state levels the parties at the centre tried to undermine the power of states. The central government misused the constitution often to dismiss the state governments that were controlled by other parties. This is against the spirit of federalism.

Long Questions for Class 10 Social Science Federalism

Question :  Give the key features of federalism
Answer :  1. There is two or more level of govt
2. Each tier has its own jurisdiction
3. Any change in the fundamental provisions of the constitution requires consent of both levels of the govt
4. Sources of revenue for each level are specified

Question :  What major steps taken in 1992 towards decentralization?
Answer : A three tier democracies were introduced in 1992.
A step was taken towards creating rural local self govt.
1) Regular elections to be held for panchayat
2) Seats reserved for SC’s and STs OBCs
3) One third seats reserved for women
4) State govt to share power and revenue with local bodies.

Question : What are the three lists given in the Constitution?
Answer : The three-fold distribution of legislative powers are :
(i) Union list : Union lists consist of 97 subjects. It includes subjects of national importance such as defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communication and currency.
(ii) State list : State list consists of 66 subjects. It contains subjects of state and local importance such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation.
(iii) Concurrent list : Concurrent list consists of 47 subjects It includes subjects of common interest to both such as education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession.

Question : "Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties". Explain.
Answer : Impact of local self government on Indian democracy :
(i) Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy.
(ii) It has increased women's representation and voice in our democracy.
Difficulties :
(i) Gram sabhas are not held regularly.
(ii) Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to local government.
(iii) State government do not provide adequate resources to the gram sabhas.

Question : "India has a large cultural, regional and religious diversity but there is unity among people". What factors are responsible for this? Elaborate.
Answer : Despite the diversity the people of India are united because they have :
(i) Right to equality.
(ii) No discrimination on the basis of caste, creed region or religion.
(iii) SCs and STs have some seats reserved and do get representation.
(iv) They have right to freedom of religion and cultural and educational rights.