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

1 / 15

What is the originally provided system of the Constitution of India?

A four-tier system of government

A two-tier system of government

A three-tier system of government

A single-tier system of government

2 / 15

Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of the Centre and State in India?

Forests

Banking

Education

Trade

3 / 15

Which of the following statements are true with respect to decentralization in India after 1992?

No seats were reserved for SC/ST in the elected bodies.

State governments have to share some powers and revenues with the local bodies.

It became mandatory to hold regular elections for local government bodies.

Local governments did not have any powers or resources of their own.

3 and 4

1 and 2

2 and 3

2 and 4

4 / 15

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

It is passed by the Rajya Sabha.

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

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

It is passed by Lok Sabha.

5 / 15

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

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

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

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

6 / 15

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

State list

Concurrent list

Residuary subjects

7 / 15

Which administrative authority legislates on Residuary subjects?

Local Government

State Government

All of the above

Union Government

8 / 15

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

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

China does not have provincial administrations.

Asia has the maximum number of federal nations.

Argentina is the largest federal country in South America.

Germany has states that share power with the center.

9 / 15

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

Defence

Foreign affairs

Police

Banking

10 / 15

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

Courts can change the structure of the Constitution

Judiciary rules over Centre and State

Centre and Judiciary work collectively

Courts use the power to interpret the Constitution

11 / 15

Which of the following options proves that India is a quasi-federal state?

More powers with Centre

Residuary subjects with Centre

Equal subjects with Centre and State

Currency and Railways with Centre

1, 2 & 3

1, 2 & 4

1, 3 & 4

2, 3 & 4

12 / 15

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

Agriculture

Education

Law and order

National defense

13 / 15

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

Holding together federation

Democratic government

Unitary government

Coming together federation

14 / 15

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

Belgium

USA

India

Sri Lanka

15 / 15

Which of the following states of India enjoy special powers under Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India?

Tamil Nadu

Punjab

Rajasthan

Nagaland

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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