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Class 10 Social Science (Political Science)

02 FEDERALISM
DECENTRALISATION IN INDIA

(Practice Sheet)
1
What is decentralization in the context of governance?
A. Centralizing power at the national level. B. Distributing power to local governments.
C. Concentrating authority in state D. Eliminating local government structures.
governments.

2
Why is decentralization considered beneficial in governance?
A. It concentrates power in the hands of a B. Local governments lack knowledge of
few individuals. local problems.
C. People can directly participate in D. It undermines democratic participation.
decision-making.

3 When was a major step towards decentralization taken in India?

A. 1950 B. 1969
C. 1973 D. 1992
4 What is constitutionally mandatory after the 1992 Constitutional
Amendment (73rd and 74th)?
A. Regular elections to local government B. Direct control of local governments by
bodies. state governments.
C. Limited powers and resources for local D. No reservation for women in local
governments. government positions.
5
What is the Gram Sabha in the context of rural local government? A.
Executive head of the Gram Panchayat. B. Council consisting of
ward members.
C. Body consisting of all adult voters in a D. Group of Gram Panchayats in a district.
Gram Panchayat.

6 Explain the reasons behind decentralization in India.

7 Describe the structure of rural local government in India, including the Gram
Panchayat and Gram Sabha.
8 What is the significance of the Constitutional Amendment (73rd and 74th) in
1992 for decentralization in India?
9 Explain the structure of urban local government in India.
10 What challenges does local government face despite increased
representation through elections?