Federalism in India
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Federalism in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define federalism. How is it different from a unitary system of government?
Describe the process by which a new state can be created in India.
Describe the process of resolving a conflict between a Central and State law on a subject in the Concurrent List.
Describe the role of the Inter-State Council in Indian federalism.
Discuss the impact of emergency provisions on Indian federalism.
Discuss the role of the Finance Commission in Indian federalism.
Explain the concept of 'asymmetrical federalism' with reference to India.
Explain the difference between the Union List and the State List.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States? (1) Article 246, (2) Article 356, (3) Article 370, (4) Article 368
Which body is responsible for settling disputes between the Centre and the States in India? (1) Parliament, (2) Supreme Court, (3) President, (4) Election Commission
Which of the following is a feature of cooperative federalism in India? (1) Centralized planning, (2) Inter-State Council, (3) Single citizenship, (4) Emergency provisions
Which of the following is a feature of Indian federalism? (1) Dual citizenship, (2) Supremacy of the Constitution, (3) Separate constitutions for states, (4) No division of powers
Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission is appointed every five years to recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the States.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government can legislate on matters in the State List only under certain circumstances such as during a National Emergency.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government has the power to legislate on matters in the Union List.
True or False: The division of powers in Indian federalism is based on the Canadian model.
True or False: The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows for the creation of new states on the basis of language.
True or False: The Indian Constitution provides for dual citizenship.
