We at cbseinsights.com have framed the CBSE Latest Practice Paper 2021 with in-depth research for the practice of overall concept of ‘The Federalism’ and for the understanding of students about the role played by Federal Structure in case of India and the Power Sharing. We will understand the meaning of Democracy in general terms and why power sharing is the cornerstone of Democracy. Besides, we will also understand about the case studies of Belgium and Srilanka. we will note that vertical division of power among different levels of government is one of the major forms of powersharing in modern democracies.
CBSE Latest Practice Paper Civics for Class 10 Federalism Chapter- 2
Q 1 – After 1993, Belgium shifted from a unitary to: (1 Marks)
(a) Central government
(b) State government
(c) A federal form of government
(d) None of the above
Q 2 – The ‘coming together’ federations is found in: (1 Marks)
(a) USA, China and Russia
(b) India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
(c) USA, Switzerland and Australia
(d) Australia, Russia and Germany
Q 3 – Education, forest, trade unions, marriage, etc. are subjects included in the : (1 Marks)
(a) State list
(b) Concurrent list
(c) Union list
(d) none of the above
Q 4 – In case of any dispute about the division of powers: (1 Marks)
(а) The High Courts and District Courts make a decision
(b) The High Court’s make a decision
(c) The Supreme Court makes a decision
(d) The High Court and the Supreme Court make a decision
Q 5 – Match the following: (5 Marks)
| Column-A | Column-B |
| 1. ‘Coming together’ federations | (a) Belgium, India |
| 2. ‘Holding together’ federations | (b) Chandigarh, Lakshadweep |
| 3. Jammu and Kashmir | (c) Union list |
| 4. Union Territories | (d) Australia, USA |
| 5. Defence, foreign affairs, etc. | (e) Separate Constitution |
Analytical Questions.
Q 6 – Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold true for decentralization after 1992. (1 Marks)
A. Local governments did not have any power or resources of their own.
B. It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
C. The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.
D. No seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward
classes.
(a) B and C
(b) A and C
(c) A and D
(d) B and D
Q 7 – Fill in the blanks: (1 Marks)
1. The ________ Government alone can make laws relating to the subjects mentioned in the Union List.
2. The Union Government has the power to legislate on_______ subjects which do not fall in any of the three lists.
3. The _______ plays an important role in overseeing the implementation of constitutional provisions and procedures.
4. If there is a conflict in the laws made in the concurrent list, the law made by the _______ Government will prevail.
5. A third tier of government is called _________ government.
Q 8 – “Indian Constitution has a unitary bias.” Support the statement with one example. (1 Marks)
Q 9 – In which list of the Indian Constitution does Indian railway come? Why? (1 Marks)
Q 10 – Which administrative authority of India manages subjects of union territories? (1 Marks)
Q 11 – Why was States Reorganization Commission formed? (1 Marks)
Short and Long answer type questions.
Q 12 – Look at the following cartoons and answer the question that follow: (2 Marks)
The States Plead for More Powers
Perils of Running a Coalition Government
The above two cartoons show the relationship between Centre and States. Should the State go to the Centre with a begging bowl? How can the leader of a coalition keep the partners of government satisfied?
Q 13 – Distinguish between unitary form of government and federal form of government. (3 Marks)
Q 14 – Which features of Panchayati Raj do you like the most and why? Explain. (3 Marks)
Q 15 – What is Gram Sabha? Describe any four functions of a Gram Sabha. (3 Marks)
Q 16 – Mention any three features of ‘Three tier Rural governments. (3 Marks)
Q 17 – Why has federalism succeeded in India? Which three policies adopted by India have ensured this success? (4 Marks)
Q 18 – Critically analyze the Centre-State relations prior to 1990 and after. (4 Marks)