CBSE Class 10 Social Science Federalism Important Questions 2027

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. Options: (A) only i, iii and iv are correct. (B) only i, ii and iv are correct. (C) only ii, iii and iv are correct. (D) only i, ii and iii are correct.

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

Consider the following case and choose the correct option - Suppose the Government of India plans to issue new currency notes of different denominations in order to curb the influence of black money. The Government of one state is opposed to this policy of the Central Government. Can the state government stop the union government from implementing this policy? A. Yes, because Currency is the subject of State List B. No, because Currency is a subject of Union List C. Yes, because the approval of both the governments is necessary to implement this change. D. No, because any such change must be approved by the local government also.

Highlight any two key features of federalism.

Choose the correctly matched pair from the following (Country – System) : (A) Canada – Unitary (B) Bolivia – Federal (C) Australia – Unitary (D) Spain – Federal

[Source: An Experiment in Brazil — A city called Porto Alegre in Brazil has carried out an extraordinary experiment in combining decentralisation with participative democracy. The city has set up a parallel organisation operating alongside the municipal council, enabling local inhabitants to take real decisions for their city. The nearly 13 lakh people in this city get to participate in making the budget for their own city. The city is divided into many sectors or what we call wards. Each sector has a meeting, like that of the gram sabha, in which anyone living in that area can participate. There are some meetings to discuss issues that affect the entire city. Any citizen of the city can participate in those meetings. The budget of the city is discussed in these meetings. The proposals are put to the municipality that takes a final decision about it.] (35.1) Explain the meaning of 'participatory democracy'.

(35.2) In the context of separation of powers, the given example defines which type of government ?

(35.3) Describe the structure of the system in India which is almost similar to the above example of Brazil.

The people of Belgium have successfully dealt with their country's power sharing problem and is leading a happy and peaceful life. Which route to federation have they opted for? (A) Coming together. (B) Cooperative Federation (C) Holding Together (D) Competitive Federation

The North-eastern States of India like Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh enjoys special status in the Constitution of India because: (A) The area has lush green forests. (B) Literacy rates are very high. (C) Due to their social and historical circumstances. (D) As the people speak lot of different languages

Which of the following statements about Federalism in the Indian Constitution are correct? 1. India is declared as a Union of States. 2. Power-sharing between the Union and State governments is a basic feature. 3. The power-sharing arrangement is easy to change. 4. Changes in power-sharing require a 1/3rd majority in both houses of Parliament. Options: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 2 and 4

"Local Government is an effective way to uphold the democratic principle of decentralization." Justify this statement with valid points.

Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (List): I. Union list subjects II. State list subjects III. Concurrent subjects IV. Residuary subjects. Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere): A. State Governments alone make laws on it. B. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it. C. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments. D. Central Government legislates on new subjects. Options: (a) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D (b) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B (c) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A (d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D

[Source: Local Government] This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically, gram sabhas are not held regularly. Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they given adequate resources. We are thus still a long way from realising the ideal of self-government. -- Q: Analyse the significance of the elected representatives in the Panchayats.

In what way has the representation of women in democracy influenced by Constitutional status for local government?

What has been the impact of granting Constitutional status to local government on the democratic landscape of the country? Analyse any two impacts.

Match Column - A with Column - B and choose the correct option: Column - A (Subjects): I. Defence; II. Police; III. Marriage; IV. Computer Software Column - B (List/Subjects): 1. Concurrent List; 2. Union List; 3. State List; 4. Residuary Subjects Options: (A) I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2 (B) I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2 (C) I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2 (D) I-2, II-3, III-1, IV-4

[Source: Decentralisation in India] When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to local government, it is called decentralization. The basic idea behind decentralization is that there are a large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level. People have better knowledge of problems in their localities. They also have better ideas on where to spend money and how to manage things more efficiently. Besides, at the local level it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self-government. The need for decentralisation was recognized in our Constitution. Since then, there have been several attempts to decentralize power to the level of villages and towns. Panchayats in villages and municipalities in urban areas were set up in all the States. But these were directly under the control of State Governments. Elections to these local governments were not held regularly. (36.1) Explain Decentralization in democracy.

(36.2) Explain the importance of Local self Government in democracy.

(36.3) Describe any two steps taken by Indian government for decentralization.