Class 10 social science Federalism MCQ

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MCQ Questions for Class 10 Social Science Federalism

Q1. _____________  is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country.

  1. Power Sharing 
  2. Political parties system
  3. Federalism
  4. None of the above

Ans. Federalism.

Q2. The world’s _____ countries have federal political systems

  1. 183 countries
  2. 193 countries
  3. 201 countries
  4. 212 countries

Ans. 193 countries.

Q3. Which of the following are not the key features of federalism ?

  1. There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
  2. Different tiers of government govern the different citizens, but each tier has not its own JURISDICTION in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
  3. The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government.
  4. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.

Ans. Different tiers of government govern the different citizens, but each tier has not its own JURISDICTION in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.

Q4. The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the 

  1. Law
  2. Legislative assembly
  3. Constitution
  4. All of the above

Ans. Constitution.

Q5. Independent states join together on their own to form a larger unit is known as

  1. Coming Together Federation
  2. Holding Together Federation
  3. Joining Together Federation
  4. None of the above

Ans. Coming Together Federation.

Q6. Which of the countries is an example of coming together with the Federation?

  1. USA, Switzerland and India
  2. Switzerland, Australia and China
  3. USA, Australia and Europe
  4. USA, Switzerland and Australia

Ans. USA, Switzerland and Australia.

Q7. A country decides to divide its power between the constituent States and the national government is

  1. Coming Together Federation
  2. Holding Together Federation
  3. Joining Together Federation
  4. None of the above

Ans. Holding Together Federation.

Q8. Which of the countries is an example of coming together with the Federation?

  1. Spain, Belgium and Sri Lanka
  2. India, Spain and Sri Lanka
  3. India, Spain and Belgium
  4. Sri Lanka, India and Europe

Ans. India, Spain and Belgium. 

Q9. Which of the following is correct regarding a unitary government?

  1. There is either only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government
  2. The central government cannot pass on orders to the provincial government
  3.  A state government is not be answerable to the central government
  4. The powers of state governments are guaranteed by the Constitution
  5. Q

Ans. There is either only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government.

Q10. Choose the correct statement.

  1. The Union List includes subjects of national importance such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation. 
  2. The State List contains subjects of State and local importance such as defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communications and currency.
  3. The Concurrent List consists of subjects of common interest to both the Union along with the States such as criminal law, criminal procedure and administration of justice.
  4. None of the above statements is correct.

Ans. The Concurrent List consists of subjects of common interest to both the Union along with the States such as criminal law, criminal procedure and administration of justice.

Q11. How is federalism practiced in India?

  1. It is practiced by compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of both systems.
  2. It is practiced by the creation of linguistic states, language policy and center state relations. 
  3. It is only practiced by the three independent branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
  4. It is practiced by state powers divided between the Confederation, the canyons and the communes. 

Ans. It is practiced by the creation of linguistic states, language policy and center state relations.

Q12. A government formed by the coming together

of at least two political parties is 

  1. National government
  2. State government
  3. Coalition government
  4. None of these

Ans. Coalition government.

Q13. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the federal government?

  1. federalism has only two level of government 
  2. one is the government for the entire country that is usually responsible for a few subject of common National interest
  3. the other are governments at the level of provinces or states that look after much of the day to day administration of their state
  4. Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between the central authorities and various constituent units of the country. 

Ans. federalism has only two level of government.

Q14. Assertion (A) : federation that are formed by holding together do not give equal powers to its constituent units.

Reason (R) : some states granted special power.

  1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  2. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
  3. Assertion is true but Reason is false
  4. Assertion is false but Reason is false

Ans. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.

Q15. A third tier of federalism was added in the form of _________ and _________ .

  1. State and union
  2. Center and state
  3. Residuary and union list
  4. Panchayats and municipalities

Ans. Panchayats and municipalities.

Q16. Identify the institution –

  • It resolves disputes between the states and center.
  • It interprets the constitution.
  • It acts like an empire and decides neutrally.
  1. Media
  2. Executive
  3. Umpire 
  4. Judiciary

Ans. Judiciary.

Q17. What type of distribution of legislative power does the Indian Constitution provide for?

  1. Single fold
  2. Two fold 
  3. Three fold 
  4. Four fold

Ans. Three fold.

Q18. Which of the following pairs of subjects is incorrect?

  1. police and agriculture 
  2. banking and currency 
  3. computer software and trade unions 
  4. marriage and adoption 

Ans. computer software and trade unions. 

Q19. Which of the following is incorrect regarding a federal government?

  1. Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a center authorities and various constitution units of the country 
  2. The Federation has only two levels of government
  3. One is the government for the entire country that is usually responsible for a few subject of common National interest
  4. The others are governments at the level of provinces or states that looked after much of the day to day administration of their state 

Ans. The Federation has only two levels of government.

Q20. Which is not true regarding changes in the power-sharing arrangements between the center and the states?

  1. Any change to it has to be first passed by both the Houses with at least a two-thirds majority.
  2. Then, it has to be ratified by the legislatures of at least half of the total states.
  3. The Parliament alone has the power to amend the provisions regarding power-sharing.
  4. The Parliament cannot on its own change this arrangement.

Ans. The Parliament cannot on its own change this arrangement.

Q21. Assertion (A) : All States in the Indian Union do not have identical powers. Some States enjoy a special status.

Reason (R): Most federations that are formed by ‘Holding together’ does not give equal power to constituent units.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.

Ans. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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