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

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.

2 / 15

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

USA

Sri Lanka

Belgium

India

3 / 15

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

National defense

Education

Agriculture

Law and order

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

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

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

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

5 / 15

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

Education

Banking

Forests

Trade

6 / 15

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?

7 / 15

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

A single-tier system of government

A two-tier system of government

A three-tier system of government

A four-tier system of government

8 / 15

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

Police

Defence

Banking

Foreign affairs

9 / 15

Which of these is not a function of Gram Sabha?

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Supervising the work of Gram Panchayat

Approving the annual budget of the Gram Panchayat

Supervising the work of the Zila Parishad

Making decisions for the village

10 / 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

Residuary subjects

Concurrent list

State list

11 / 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.

1 and 2

3 and 4

2 and 3

2 and 4

12 / 15

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

Nagaland

Punjab

Tamil Nadu

Rajasthan

13 / 15

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

Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand

Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand

Karnataka, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

14 / 15

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

Unitary government

Democratic government

Coming together federation

Holding together federation

15 / 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

2, 3 & 4

1, 2 & 4

1, 3 & 4

1, 2 & 3

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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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