Federalism in India
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Federalism in India starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Define federalism. How is it different from a unitary system of government?
Describe the process of amending the federal structure of the Indian Constitution.
Describe the role of the Inter-State Council in Indian federalism.
Describe the role of the judiciary in maintaining the federal balance in India.
Discuss the impact of emergency provisions on Indian federalism.
Discuss the importance of the Concurrent List in the Indian federal structure.
Explain the concept of asymmetric federalism with reference to India.
Explain the concept of fiscal federalism in India.
The power to reorganize the boundaries of states in India lies with: (1) State Legislatures (2) President of India (3) Parliament of India (4) Supreme Court
Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, strengthening fiscal federalism? (1) 73rd Amendment (2) 86th Amendment (3) 101st Amendment (4) 42nd Amendment
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws on subjects in the State List under certain circumstances? (1) Article 249 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 262
Which article provides for the establishment of Inter-State Councils? (1) Article 263 (2) Article 280 (3) Article 356 (4) Article 368
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission was set up in 2007 to look into Centre-State relations after the Sarkaria Commission.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government can legislate on matters in the State List during a national emergency.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government is responsible for subjects like police and public order.
Fill in the blank: The _______ List contains subjects of local or state importance.
True or False: The Constitution of India is more flexible than the American Constitution in terms of federal amendments.
True or False: The Governor of a state acts as a link between the Centre and the State.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows for the creation of new states.
True or False: The Indian Constitution provides for a dual polity with a clear division of powers between the Union and the States.
