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Federalism
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. · 10 questions
Exercises
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- Ex 2 Q3Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar to and one feature that is different from that of Belgium.
- Ex 2 Q4What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.
- Ex 2 Q5State any two differences between the local government before and after the Constitutional amendment in 1992.
- Ex 2 Q6Fill in the blanks: Since the United States is a ___________ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are ___________ vis-à-vis the federal government. But India is a ___________ type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the ___________ government has more powers.
- Ex 2 Q7Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Give an argument and an example to support any of these positions. Sangeeta: The policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity. Arman: Language-based States have divided us by making everyone conscious of their language. Harish: This policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.
- Ex 2 Q8The distinguishing feature of a federal government is:
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- Ex 2 Q9A few subjects in various Lists of the Indian Constitution are given here. Group them under the Union, State and Concurrent Lists as provided in the table below. A. Defence; B. Police; C. Agriculture; D. Education; E. Banking; F. Forests; G. Communications; H. Trade; I. Marriages
- Ex 2 Q10Examine the following pairs that give the level of government in India and the powers of the government at that level to make laws on the subjects mentioned against each. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
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- Ex 2 Q11Match 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 Tap an option to check your answer.
- Ex 2 Q12Consider the following two statements. A. In a federation, the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated. B. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects. C. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces. D. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the States have been devolved to the local government bodies. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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