Federalism in India
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Federalism in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which the Indian federal system is different from that of the United States.
Describe the process by which a new state can be created in India.
Explain how the central government can legislate on a state subject in the national interest.
Explain the role of the Supreme Court in maintaining federal balance in India.
Explain the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in the context of Indian federalism.
Explain the term 'asymmetrical federalism' with reference to India.
List the three lists mentioned in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Name the three levels of government in India.
Which amendment made Panchayati Raj institutions a part of the Indian Constitution? (1) 42nd Amendment, (2) 44th Amendment, (3) 73rd Amendment, (4) 86th Amendment
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States? (1) Article 246, (2) Article 370, (3) Article 356, (4) Article 21
Which body is responsible for the allocation of financial resources between the Union and the States? (1) Election Commission, (2) Finance Commission, (3) Planning Commission, (4) Supreme Court
Which of the following is a feature of Indian federalism? (1) Rigid division of powers, (2) Flexible division of powers, (3) No division of powers, (4) Only central government has powers
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission is set up every five years to recommend the distribution of taxes between the Centre and the States.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government is responsible for subjects like defence, foreign affairs, and currency.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government is responsible for subjects like police, public health, and agriculture.
Fill in the blank: The _______ List contains subjects like education, marriage, and forests.
True or False: Local governments in India have constitutional status after the 73rd and 74th Amendments.
True or False: The Constitution of India can be amended only by the Parliament without the involvement of state legislatures.
True or False: The Governor of a state acts as a link between the central and state governments.
True or False: The Indian Constitution is more flexible than the constitutions of most other federal countries.
