Class 10 Social Science: Federalism Worksheet (with Answers)
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- 1. Federalism divides power between the centre and the:
- (a) courts
- (b) army
- (c) states/regions
- (d) parties
- 2. Defence and foreign affairs are in the:
- (a) State List
- (b) Concurrent List
- (c) residuary list
- (d) Union List
- 3. Subjects on which both centre and states can legislate are in the:
- (a) Concurrent List
- (b) Union List
- (c) State List
- (d) local list
- 4. Residuary powers in India lie with the:
- (a) states
- (b) centre
- (c) courts
- (d) panchayats
- 5. What is federalism?
- 6. Name the three lists in the Indian Constitution.
- 7. What are the main features of a federal system of government?
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- 1. (c) states/regions — Power is divided between centre and states/regions.
- 2. (d) Union List — These are in the Union List.
- 3. (a) Concurrent List — These are in the Concurrent List.
- 4. (b) centre — Residuary powers rest with the centre.
- 5. A system dividing power between a central authority and regional units.
- 6. Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
- 7. A federal system has several defining features. There are two or more levels of government, usually a national government and regional or state governments, all governing the same citizens. Each level of government has its own jurisdiction in clearly specified matters of legislation, taxation and administration. The existence and powers of each level are guaranteed by the constitution, so one level cannot simply abolish another. Where disputes arise between levels about their powers, the courts have the authority to settle them by interpreting the constitution. Finally, each level of government has its own sources of revenue to ensure its financial autonomy. Together these features make the sharing of power between the levels stable and protected by law.
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