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Federalism

CBSE Class 10 · Social Science · Chapter 14

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CBSE 2027 sample paper · 5 marks

Explain any five provisions of the constitutional amendments of 1992 which strengthened the third tier of democracy in India?

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1. It is now constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies. 2. Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. 3. At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women. 4. An independent institution called the State Election Commission has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections. 5. The State governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies; the nature of sharing varies from State to State.

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 5 marks

‘The Constitution declared India as a Union of States. Although it did not use the word federation, the Indian Union is based on the principles of federalism.’ What makes India a federal country?

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Any five: 1. Division of powers: the Constitution divides legislative powers between the Union and State governments through three lists – the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List – so each level works independently within its jurisdiction. 2. Written and supreme Constitution: India has a written Constitution and all governments must function within its limits; the Constitution, not Parliament, is supreme. 3. Rigid Constitution: the division of powers cannot be changed easily; any amendment affecting the federal structure needs the approval of both Parliament and at least half of the State legislatures. 4. Independent judiciary: the Supreme Court acts as an impartial umpire, …

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

The meaning of ‘vertical distribution of power’ is :

  1. Distribution of power between the Executive and the Legislature
  2. Distribution of power between the Union and State Governments
  3. Distribution of power between the Executive and the Judiciary
  4. Distribution of power between the Political Parties and interest groups
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Distribution of power between the Union and State Governments

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : | Column I (List) | Column II (Subject) | |---|---| | a. Union list | i. Police | | b. State list | ii. Computer software | | c. Concurrent list | iii. Adoption | | d. Residuary subjects | iv. Defence |

  1. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
  2. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
  3. a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
  4. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
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a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Which one of the following is the best example of ‘coming together federation’ ?

  1. England
  2. Spain
  3. India
  4. Switzerland
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Switzerland

CBSE 2026 sample paper · 1 mark

Consider the following case and choose the correct option- Suppose the Government of India plans to issue new currency notes of different denominations in order to curb the influence of black money. The Government of one state is opposed to this policy of the Central Government. Can the state government stop the union government from implementing this policy?

  1. Yes, because Currency is the subject of State List
  2. No, because Currency is a subject of Union List
  3. Yes, because the approval of both the governments is necessary to implement this change.
  4. No, because any such change must be approved by the local government also.
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No, because Currency is a subject of Union List

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Which one of the following countries is an example of a ‘coming together federation’ ?

  1. India
  2. Belgium
  3. Spain
  4. Australia
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Australia

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Which one of the following is not a governance level of Panchayati Raj ?

  1. Zila Parishad
  2. Gram Panchayat
  3. Block Samiti
  4. Municipal Corporation
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Municipal Corporation