Class 10 Social Science Chapter 2: Federalism — practice questions with answers
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Q1. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units is called ______.
- federalism
- unitary system
- monarchy
- dictatorship
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Answer: A. federalism
Why: In a unitary system there is only one level of government or sub-units are subordinate. [p.13]
Why: In a unitary system there is only one level of government or sub-units are subordinate. [p.13]
Q2. Which list contains subjects like defence, foreign affairs, banking and currency?
- Union List
- State List
- Concurrent List
- Residuary subjects
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Answer: A. Union List
Why: These need a uniform national policy. [p.16]
Why: These need a uniform national policy. [p.16]
Q3. Which list contains subjects like police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation?
- State List
- Union List
- Concurrent List
- Residuary subjects
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Answer: A. State List
Why: State governments alone make laws on them. [p.16]
Why: State governments alone make laws on them. [p.16]
Q4. Subjects like computer software that came up after the Constitution was made and are not in any list are called ______ subjects.
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Answer: residuary
Why: The Union Government can legislate on them. [p.17]
Why: The Union Government can legislate on them. [p.17]
Q5. In which year was the Constitution amended to make the third tier of democracy more powerful?
- 1992
- 1947
- 1950
- 1990
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Answer: A. 1992
Why: Regular elections to local bodies became mandatory. [p.24]
Why: Regular elections to local bodies became mandatory. [p.24]
Q6. The head of a municipal corporation is called the ______.
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Answer: mayor
Why: Municipal corporations are set up in big cities. [p.25]
Why: Municipal corporations are set up in big cities. [p.25]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 10 Social Science Chapter 2: Federalism?
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Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 10 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.