VALLABA VIDYALAYA QB

CIVICS – CHAPTER – 2
FEDERALISM

Objective Type Question [1 mark]

1. The system of Panchayati Raj involves
(a) The village, block and district levels
(b) The village, and state levels
(c) The village, district and state levels
(d) The village, state and Union levels

2. In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and state on a
subject in the concurrent list :
(a) the state law prevails.
(b) the central law prevails.
(c) both laws prevail within their respective jurisdictions.
(d) the supreme court has to intervene to decide.

3. Which of the following subjects is not included in the state list ?

(a) Law and order (b) National defence
(c) Education (d) Agriculture

4. In India’s federal system, the state governments have the power to legislate
on all those subjects which are included in the :
(a) Union list (b) State list
(c) Concurrent list (d) Residuary subjects

5. The constitution of India

(a) divided powers between centre and states in three lists.
(b) divided powers between centre and states in two lists.
(c) listed the powers of the states and left the undefined powers to the state.
(d) Specified the powers of the states and left the residuary powers with the
centre.

6. The system of government in which there is only one level of government is

known as _______ .
7. Banking and defence are the subjects of __________ .

Short Answer Type Questions [3 marks]

8. What fundamental change was brought about in Belgium system of
governance in 1993 ? Contrast it with that of Sri Lanka. Pg - 14
9. Federal system has two or more sets of Government. Justify the statement.
Pg - 14
10. Under which type of federalism India comes ? Mention any two features of
such federation. Pg - 15
11. State an example to prove that in India, equal power is not granted to its
constituent units.
Pg - 17
12. Discuss the centre-state relations in Indian federalism. Pg - 20
13. Examine the significance of decentralization. Pg - 24
14. There was very little decentralization in effective terms prior to 1992.
Elaborate. Pg - 24
15. Describe any three provisions of amendment made in Indian Constitution
in 1992 for making Three Tier government more effective and powerful. Pg - 24
16. What is Gram Sabha ? Describe any four functions of a Gram Sabha. Pg –
24,25
17. Explain two achievements and two difficulties of Local self Government in
India. Pg - 24
18. Describe in brief the language policy of India ? Pg - 20

Long Answer Type Questions [5 Marks]

19. On what type of principles is the Indian union based ? Describe the three
fold distribution of legislative powers between Union Government and the State
Governments.
20. Explain democratic policies adopted by Government of India which made it
successful federation.Pg – 19,20
21. Examine the language policy of India as an important aspects of our
constitution. Pg - 20
22. Why has federalism succeeded in India ? Which are the policies adopted by
India that have ensured it ? Explain. Pg – 19,20
23. Explain any five features of federalism.Pg - 15

Statement Based Questions [5 Marks]

24. State an example to prove that in India equal power is not granted to its
constituent units.
Pg- 17
25. Examine the controversy over Hindi and English as the official language. Pg
- 20
26. Assess the need for local government. Pg - 24
27. Critically analyze the centre-state relations prior to 1990 and after. Pg - 20

Assertion Reasoning Type Questions [1 mark]

28. Assertion(A) : A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992.
Reason(R) : The constitution was amended to make the third tier of democracy
more powerful and effective.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

29. Assertion(A) : Thir-Tier of government is local government.

Reason(R) : It made democracy weak.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

30. Assertion(A) : When power is taken away from central and state
governments and given to local governments it is called decentralization.
Reason(R) : At least one third of all positions are reserved for women in local
government bodies.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

31. Assertion(A) : Besides Hindi there are 21 other languages recognized as

scheduled languages by the constitution.
Reason(R) : Restructuring the centre state relations is one more way in which
federalism has been strengthened in practice.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

32. Assertion(A) : Zilla parishad chairperson is the political head of the zilla
parishad.
Reason(R) : Mayor is the head of municipalities.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

CIVICS

CHAPTER-4-POLITICAL PARTIES

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (1 MARK)

1. The political party which believes in Marxism-Leninism is

(a) Nationalist Congress Party.
(b) Communist Party of India.
(c) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
(d) Bahujan Samaj Party

2. Which one of the following is considered the best form of government ?

(a) Democracy (b) Dictatorship
(c) Monarchy (d) Military Rule

3. Political parties are allotted symbols by ________ .

(a) The government of India
(b) The Constitution of India
(c) The party leaders
(d) The Election Commission

4. Select the statement related to the advantages of multi-party system

(a) Multi-party system provides limited choice to voters.
(b) There is a chance of conflict.
(c) Provides choice to the voters.
(d) In Multi-party system regional parties get the representation.

5. The constitution was amended to stop _______ .

6. The UK and USA have ________ party system.
7. A government is expected to base its policies on the line taken by the
________ .

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (3 MARKS)

8. How has multi-party system strengthened democracy in India ? Explain. Pg
- 77
9. Name the six national political parties in India in chronological order.
10. When was BJP formed ? Mention its major ideologies. Pg - 80
11. Which national party of India opposes imperialism and communalism ?
Discuss two of its main features. Pg – 80,81
12. Examine the objectives of the NCP. When did it become a member of the
United Progressive Alliance ? Pg - 81
13. Why is it believed that political parties need to face and overcome the
challenge of dynastic succession to remain effective instruments of democracy
? Explain. Pg - 84
14. Explain any three recent efforts made to reform political parties in India. Pg
– 85,86
15. What is a multi-party system ? Why has India adopted a multi-party
system ? Pg - 77
16. What is meant by a national political party ? State the conditions required
to be national political party. Pg - 79
17. What is meant by regional political party ? State the conditions to be
recognized as regional political party. Pg - 79
18. Analyze the three components of a political party. Pg - 73

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (5 MARKS)

19. Why can modern democracies not exist without political parties? Explain.
Pg – 73,74
20. Name the national party which draws inspiration from the ideas and
teachings of Sahu Maharaj. Mention any four features of that party. Pg – 80
21. Name the political party which gets inspiration from India’s ancient
culture and values. Mention four features of that party. Pg - 80
22. Why is there a lack of internal democracy within political parties in India ?
Explain with examples. Pg - 83
23. Explain any five suggestions to reform political parties in India. Pg – 85,86
24. How do money and muscle power play an important role in elections ? Pg -
84

ASSERTION REASONING QUESTIONS (1 MARK)

25. Assertion(A) : The constitution was amended to prevent elected MLA’s and
MP’s from changing parties.
Reason(R) : It should be made mandatory for political parties to give one third
tickets to women candidates.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

26. Assertion(A) : Only those parties that are recognized as national parties
can contest elections for the Union level.
Reason(R) : Recognition to a political party as a national party is accorded by
the Election commission.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

27. Assertion(A) : Political Parties play a major role in making laws for the
country.
Reason(R) : No law can become a bill unless majority parties support it.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

28. Assertion(A) : Nationalist congress party was formed in 1999.

Reason(R) : It is a major party in Maharashtra and demands for Gandhian
Secularism.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is True but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

29. Assertion(A) : Political Parties do not enjoy much trust among the people in
South Asia.
Reason(R) : Political parties are one of the least trusted institution all over the
world.

STATEMENT TYPE QUESTIONS (5 MARKS)

30. No party system is ideal for all countries and in all situations. Justify the
statement. Pg - 77
31. Lack of internal democracy within parties is the major challenge to
political parties all over the world. Analyze the statement. Pg - 83
32. Dynastic Succession is one of the most serious challenges before the
political parties. Analyze the statement. Pg - 84
 33. Nearly every one of the state parties wants to get an opportunity to be a
part of one or the other national level coalition. Support the statement with
arguments. Pg - 81
34. About 100 years ago there were few countries that had hardly any political
party. Now there are few countries that do not have political parties. Examine
the statement. Pg – 73,74
35. All over the world, people express their dissatisfaction with the failure of
political parties to perform their functions well. Analyze the statement.

Civics - Gender , Religion And Caste

Question Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1 MARK
1) Which of the following statements are true regarding
feminist movements?

a) Radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and

family life.

b) Agitations demanded enhancing the political and legal status of

women and improving their educational and career opportunities.

c) There were agitations in different countries for the extension of

voting rights to women.

d) All of the above.

2) In Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway and

________, the participation of women in public life is very high.

a) Finland

b) Hungary

c) Russia

d) Latvia

3) Patriarchal society means ________.

a) A society dominated by men

b) A society dominated by women

c) A society where there is equality between men and women

d) None of the above

4) The literacy rate among women in India is _________.

a) 45 per cent

b) 50 per cent

c) 60 per cent

d) 54 per cent

5) The literacy rate among men in India is _______.

a) 76 per cent

b) 80 per cent

c) 66 per cent

d) 56 per cent

6) On average, an Indian woman works _______ more than an

average man every day.

a) Three hours

b) Two hours

c) One hour

d) None of the above

7) The Equal Remuneration Act of _______ provides that equal

wages should be paid to equal work.
a) 1986

b) 1976

c) 1966

d) 1972

8) The national average of child sex ratio (number of girl

children per thousand boys) in the country as per Census 2011
was _______.

a) 974

b) 924

c) 954

d) 914

9) Which of the following states have a child sex ratio of less

than 800?

a) Kerala

b) Maharashtra

c) Karnataka

d) None of the above

10) The percentage of elected women members in Lok Sabha

had crossed 10 per cent of its total strength for the first time
in _______.

a) 1999

b) 2004

c) 2009

d) 2019
11) ______ region has the highest representation of women in
their national parliaments.

a) Pacific

b) Americas

c) Middle-east

d) Nordic countries

12) Which of the following statements is true?

a) Every social difference does not lead to social division.

b) Social differences divide similar people from one another, but

they also unite very different people.

c) People belonging to different social groups share differences and

similarities, cutting across the boundaries of their groups.

d) All of the above.

13) ___________ of seats in local government bodies, in

panchayats and municipalities, are now reserved for women.

a) Three-fourth

b) One-third

c) One-fourth

d) One-fifth

14) ____________ used to say that religion can never be separated

from politics. He believed that politics must be guided by
ethics drawn from religion.

a) C Rajagopalachari

b) Sardar Patel
c) Gandhiji

d) Nehru

15) Which of the following statements are true regarding

communal politics?

a) State power is used to establish the domination of one religious

group over the rest.

b) Beliefs of one religion are presented as superior to those of other

religions.

c) Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the

principal basis of a social community.

d) All of the above.

16) __________ are those laws that deal with family-related

matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, etc.

a) Family laws

b) Religious laws

c) Community laws

d) State laws

17) There is no official religion in _______.

a) Sri Lanka

b) England

c) Pakistan

d) India

18) Which of the following statements is true?

a) The Constitution of India allows the state to intervene in matters
of religion in order to ensure equality within religious communities.

b) Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion.

c) The Constitution provides to all individuals and communities

freedom to profess, practise and propagate any religion or not to
follow any.

d) All of the above.

19) The representation of women in different state assemblies

is ____________.

a) Less than 5%

b) More than 5%

c) More than 10%

d) More than 20%

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS 3 MARKS

20.Why are caste barriers breaking down in India? Explain any five
reasons.

21. How is gender division understood in Indian society? To what

extent does political mobilisation on gender basis help to improve
women’s role in public life?

22. Is the caste system coming to an end in India? Give arguments

in support of your answer.

23. Explain any five aspects of our day-to-day life in which women
are discriminated against in India.
24. “Women in the Indian society still suffer from discrimination
and oppression.” Support the statement with suitable examples.

25. Mention any three constitutional provisions that make India a

secular state.

26. Suppose a politician seeks your vote on the religious ground.

Why is his act considered against the norms of democracy? Explain.

27. Explain the status of women’s representation in India’s

legislative bodies.

28. Explain the terms “Patriarchy” and “Feminist”?

29. Do you agree that the Caste system plays a role in shaping
politics or deciding the candidates from a constituency? Justify the
answer with reasons.

30. ‘Communalism can take various forms in politics.’ Explain.

31. What are the various forms that caste takes in politics?

32. The focus on caste in politics can sometimes give an impression

that elections are all about caste and nothing else. Do you agree?
Explain.

33. ‘Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India.’ Write
any three examples to justify the statement.

34. ‘It is not politics that gets caste-ridden, it is the caste that gets
politicized.’ Explain.

35. Explain the socio-economic changes responsible for breaking

down the old notion of caste hierarchy in India.
36. “There is urgent need to combat communalism”. Explain.

37. “In India women’s political representation is very low”. Justify.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS 5 MARKS

38. “Gender division is not based on Biology but on social

expectations and stereotypes’. Support the statement.

39. State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.

40. Name the movements which agitate for women’s rights. How
have these movements helped in improving women’s conditions?

41. What is casteism? How is casteism in India different as

compared to other societies?

42. Describe the positive and negative aspects of relationship

between caste and politics.

43. Discuss the sexual division of labour. Do you think sexual

division of labour is a right phenomenon?

44. The rigid caste system is disappearing in India. Explain the

major factors responsible for this. Suggest any two ways through
which this can further be reduced.

45. “Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India.” Do

you agree with the statement? Justify your answer with suitable
argument.

46. What is communalism? How is communalism a hindrance in

the functioning of our democracy? Explain.
47. Explain the relationship between religion and politics.