Federalism in India
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Federalism in India starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of amending the federal provisions of the Indian Constitution.
Describe the role of the Finance Commission in Indian federalism.
Describe the role of the Rajya Sabha in protecting the interests of the states in Indian federalism.
Discuss the impact of emergency provisions on Indian federalism.
Explain the concept of 'strong centre' in the Indian federal structure.
Explain the difference between the Union List and the State List.
Explain the significance of Article 356 in the context of Indian federalism.
Explain the term 'asymmetrical federalism' with reference to India.
How many subjects are there in the Concurrent List as per the original Constitution? (1) 47 (2) 52 (3) 66 (4) 97
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the establishment of Inter-State Councils? (1) Article 263 (2) Article 280 (3) Article 356 (4) Article 368
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to make laws on State List subjects under certain circumstances? (1) Article 249 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 368
Which body resolves disputes between states in India? (1) Supreme Court (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Election Commission
Fill in the blank: In case of a conflict between Union and State law on a Concurrent List subject, the _______ law prevails.
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 has the power to alter the boundaries of states in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government is responsible for subjects like defence, foreign affairs, and atomic energy.
True or False: Both the Union and State governments can make laws on subjects in the Concurrent List.
True or False: The Governor of a state acts as a link between the Centre and the State.
True or False: The Indian Constitution can be amended only by the Parliament without the involvement of the States.
True or False: The Indian Constitution provides for a rigid division of powers between the Union and the States.
