List of top Social Science Questions on Federalism

How does the Indian Constitution define the distribution of powers between the centre and the states? Explain with examples.

Read the given statements regarding decentralisation in India and choose the correct option:

i. Rural local government is known as Panchayati Raj.
ii. Each village or group of villages have Gram Panchayat.
iii. Panch and Sarpanch of villages are selected by Election Commission.
iv. Panchayat works under the supervision of Gram Sabha.

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

``The creation of linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in India.'' Explain the statement.

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

Options:

Which one of the following countries is an example of a `coming together' federation?

Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option:
Which of the following values is being reflected through this picture?

Read the following statements regarding decentralization step India took in the year 1992 and choose the correct option:
I. Mandatory regular elections for local bodies
II. Two-third seats reserved for women
III. Formation of the State Election Commission
IV. Seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes

Explain any two features of federalism.

Read the following statements regarding the creation of States on the basis of language in India and choose the correct options:
I. Formation of states on the basis of language made the country more united and stronger.
II. Formation of states on the basis of language made administration easier.
III. Formation of states on the basis of language has weakened the federal structure.
IV. Formation of states on the basis of language led to the development of Indian languages.

Differentiate between federal and unitary form of government with examples.

Differentiate between federal and unitary form of government with examples.

Read the following statements regarding the creation of States on the basis of language in India and choose the correct option:
I. Formation of states on the basis of language made the country more united and stronger.
II. Formation of states on the basis of language made administration easier.
III. Formation of states on the basis of language has weakened the federal structure.
IV. Formation of states on the basis of language led to the development of Indian languages.

Which of the following is an example of horizontal power sharing in Indian democracy?

How does the Indian federal structure promote balanced governance across the nation?

Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.

Describe any three characteristics of the Indian federal system.

“Federal form of government is in direct contrast to the Unitary form of government.” Explain the statement.

Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points.

Why was the need for decentralization recognized in the Indian Constitution?

Choose the most appropriate option regarding the division of legislative rights in India.

Subject List in Indian Constitution	Subjects
Union List	Defence and Commerce
State List	Police and Agriculture
Concurrent List	Forest and Communication
Residuary Subjects	Computer Software and Trade

Education' falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian Constitution?