Federalism Class 10 Social Science MCQ Quiz – Test Your Understanding

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Are you ready to revise Class 10 Political Science for your CBSE exams? The chapter "Federalism" is essential as it covers the division of powers between different levels of government, decentralization, and real-life examples of federal structures.

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Chapter Name: Federalism
Subject: Social Science (Political Science)
Book: NCERT Class 10 Civics
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Chapter 2 - Federalism

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Which of the following countries is an example of a ‘Coming Together Federation’?

India

Belgium

USA

Sri Lanka

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Which of these is not a function of Gram Sabha?

Supervising the work of the Zila Parishad

Approving the annual budget of the Gram Panchayat

Supervising the work of Gram Panchayat

Making decisions for the village

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Identify the group of states that were not created on the basis of language.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand

Karnataka, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand

Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I	List II
1. Union of India	A. Prime Minister
2. State	B. Sarpanch
3. Municipal Corporation	C. Governor
4. Gram Panchayat	D. Mayor

1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B

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The parliament can bring about a change in the power-sharing arrangement between the central and the state governments when _____.

It is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a one-third majority.

It is passed by the Rajya Sabha.

It is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a two-thirds majority.

It is passed by Lok Sabha.

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Anita is appearing in an examination conducted for recruitment to Central Government positions. In how many languages as mentioned in the 8th Schedule can she opt to take the exam?

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Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B.

Column A	Column B
I. Information Technology	1. Concurrent List
II. Police	2. Union List
III. Education	3. State List
IV. Defence	4. Residuary Subjects

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2

I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2

I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2

I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3

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The central government is more powerful in relation to the states in a _____.

Democratic government

Unitary government

Holding together federation

Coming together federation

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In India’s federal system, the Central and the State governments have the power to legislate on all those subjects which are included in the _____.

Union list

Residuary subjects

State list

Concurrent list

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The system of Panchayati Raj involves

The village, district, and state levels

The village, block, and district levels

The village, state, and union levels

The village and state levels

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Identify the administrative system of the Indian Government with the help of the following information.

Power is shared between Central and State Governments to Local Governments.

It is called the third tier of the Government.

The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them.

Select the appropriate option from the following:

Unitary system

Decentralized system

Unitary Federal system

Federal system

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Which administrative authority legislates on Residuary subjects?

State Government

Union Government

Local Government

All of the above

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Which of the following subjects is not included in the state list?

Law and order

Agriculture

National defense

Education

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Look at the world map given below and answer the following question.

Which of the following deductions can DEFINITELY be made from the map?

Asia has the maximum number of federal nations.

Germany has states that share power with the center.

China does not have provincial administrations.

Argentina is the largest federal country in South America.

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How does Judiciary act as an umpire in a federal nation?

Courts use the power to interpret the Constitution

Centre and Judiciary work collectively

Judiciary rules over Centre and State

Courts can change the structure of the Constitution

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ What is Federalism?
✔ Features of a Federal Government
✔ Different Tiers of Government in India
✔ Union List, State List, and Concurrent List
✔ Decentralization and Panchayati Raj
✔ Real-life Examples of Federalism (India, USA, Belgium, etc.)
✔ Challenges to Federalism in India

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