Class 10th Social Science (Political Science)

02 FEDERALISM
WHAT MAKES INDIA A FEDERAL COUNTRY?

(Practice Sheet)
1
What subjects are included in the Union List in India?
A. Subjects of State and local importance. B. Subjects of common interest
to both Union and
State governments.
C. Subjects of national importance. D. Residuary subjects.
2
Who has the authority to make laws on subjects listed in the
State List in India? A. Only the Union Government. B. Only the
State Governments. C. Both the Union and State
Governments. D. The Judiciary.
3 What happens if laws made by the Union and State Governments
conflict on subjects listed in the Concurrent List?
A. The law made by the State Government B. The law made by the Union Government
prevails. prevails.
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C. Both laws coexist D. The judiciary makes the final decision.
Which list includes subjects that do not fall into the Union or State
List in India? A. Union List B. State List
C. Concurrent List D. Residuary subjects
5 What role does the judiciary play in overseeing the division of powers in
India's federal structure?
A. Making laws B. Implementing constitutional provisions.
C. Levying taxes D. Overseeing the implementation of constitutional
provisions and
procedures.
6 Explain the significance of the Union List in India's federal structure.
7 Describe the unique status of Union Territories in India's federal system.
8 Why do some states in the Indian Union enjoy a special status, and
provide an example? 9 Explain the process of changing the power-sharing
arrangement in India.
10 What is the role of the judiciary in case of disputes about the division of
powers in India's federal structure?