MCQ
Questions for Class 10 Social Science Federalism with Answers
Class 10 Social
Science MCQs Chapter 2 Federalism
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Q1. …………. is a system of
government in which the power is divided between a central authority and
various constituent units of the country?
A. Dictatorship
B. Unitary system
C. Monarchy
D. Federalism
Q2. How many levels of
government does a federation usually have?
A. Single
B. Two
C. Three
D. Multiple
Q3. How many countries in the
world have a federal political system?
A. 42
B. 33
C. 25
D. 18
Q4. In a federal system, the
central government ………. order the state government to do something?
A. Can
B. Cannot
C. May
D. A & C
Q5. State government has powers
of its own for which……..
A. It is answerable to Central government
B. It is not answerable to Central government
C. It is answerable to the people
D. B & C
Q6. Different tiers of
government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own ………….. in
specific matters.
A. Administration
B. Jurisdiction
C. Execution
D. Policies
Q7. Can the fundamental
provisions of the constitution be unilaterally changed by one level of
government in federalism?
A. Yes
B. No
C. May be in special provisions
D. A & C
Q8. When independent states
come together on their own to form a bigger unit, so that by pooling
sovereignty and retaining identity they can increase their security. This type
of ‘coming together’ federations are practiced by which countries?
A. Switzerland & Canada
B. USA and Britain
C. USA, Australia and Switzerland
D. Britain, Canada, USA
Q9. Where a large country
decides to divide its power between the constituent states and the national
government. It is called ‘holding together’ federations. Which countries
practice this system?
A. India, Pakistan, Italy
B. India, Spain, Belgium
C. Canada, Italy, Germany
D. Australia, Canada, USA
Q10. Which one comes under the Union List in
India?
A. Police
B. Agriculture
C. Banking
D. Trade
Q11. Which one comes under the State List in
India?
A. Defence
B. Currency
C. Communications
D. Police
Q12. On which given subject can both the Union
as well as the State Governments make laws?
A. Currency
B. Defence
C. Trade Unions
D. Agriculture
Q13. What is meant by residuary subjects?
A. Subjects under union list
B. Subjects under state list
C. Subject under both state and union list
D. Subjects which are not under any list
Q14. Give an example of a subject under the
residuary list?
A. Currency
B. Irrigation
C. Computer software
D. Commerce
Q15. States such as Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal
Pradesh and Mizoram enjoy special powers under certain provisions of the
Constitution of India (Article 371), under which context do they get these
provisions?
A. Because of trade and commerce
B. Protection of land rights of indigenous people
C. Special provisions for agriculture
D. For Defence purposes
Q16. Give one feature of Union territories?
A. They have powers of a state
B. They enjoy independent power
C. The Central Government has special powers in running these areas.
D. These are areas which are too small to become an independent State but which
can be merged with any of the existing States
Q17. Sharing of power between the Union
Government and the State governments is basic to the structure of the Constitution.
The Parliament cannot on its own change this arrangement. Any change to it has
to be first passed by both the Houses of Parliament with at least ……….
majority?
A. 50 %
B. Three- fourth
C. Two- third
D. 25%
Q18. The creation of ………….. was the first and
a major test for democratic politics in our country
A. States according to religion
B. States according to culture
C. Linguistic states
D. States according to topography
Q19. On which basis were states like Nagaland,
Uttarakhand and Jharkhand created?
A. On the basis of language
B. On the basis of culture, ethnicity
C. On the basis of religion
D. On the basis of commerce and trade
Q20. Hindi is the mother tongue of only about
…… percent of Indians?
A. 60%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Q21. Besides Hindi, there are __ other
languages recognised as Scheduled Languages by the Constitution?
A. 21
B. 23
C. 27
D. 24
Q22. When was the beginning of the era of
Coalition Governments at the Centre which led to a new culture of power sharing
and respect for the autonomy of State Governments?
A. 1980s
B. 1990s
C. 1870s
D. 2000 onward
Q23. Census of India held in 2011, recorded
more than ………distinct languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues?
A. 200
B. 500
C. 1200
D. 1300
Q24. In the data for Scheduled Languages of
India which is the second highest in proportion of speakers (%) after Hindi?
A. Telugu
B. Tamil
C. Bengali
D. Urdu
Q25. As for English, only ……….per cent Indians
recorded it as their mother tongue?
A. 20%
B. 5%
C. 0.5 %
D. 0.02%
Q26. The distinguishing feature of a federal
government is:
A. National government gives some powers to
the provincial governments.
B. Power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary.
C. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government.
D. Governmental power is divided between different levels of government.
Q27. Consider the following two statements.
1. In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are
clearly demarcated.
2. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State Governments
are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their
respective subjects.
3. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.
4. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the States have been
devolved to the local government bodies.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Q28. Federal power sharing in India needs
another tier of government below that of the State governments, it is
called………..
A. State offices
B. District government
C. Local government
D. Tehsils
Q29. When was the constitution amended to make
the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective?
A. 1990
B. 1992
C. 1989
D. 1993
Q30. In the local government elections at
least ……… of all positions are reserved for women?
A. One – third
B. Two- third
C. 50%
D. 25%
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1 |
D |
11 |
D |
21 |
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2 |
B |
12 |
C |
22 |
B |
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3 |
C |
13 |
D |
23 |
D |
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4 |
B |
14 |
C |
24 |
C |
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5 |
D |
15 |
B |
25 |
D |
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6 |
B |
16 |
C |
26 |
B |
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7 |
B |
17 |
C |
27 |
C |
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8 |
C |
18 |
C |
28 |
C |
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9 |
B |
19 |
B |
29 |
B |
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10 |
C |
20 |
C |
30 |
A |