Federalism in India
Political Science ⇒ Indian Constitution and Government
Federalism in India starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Define federalism in the context of the Indian Constitution.
Describe the difference between cooperative and competitive federalism.
Describe the process by which Parliament can legislate on a State List subject in the national interest.
Describe the process of resolving a conflict between Union and State laws on a subject in the Concurrent List.
Discuss the importance of the Sarkaria Commission in the context of Indian federalism.
Discuss the role of the Supreme Court in maintaining the federal balance in India.
Explain the concept of 'single citizenship' in the context of Indian federalism.
Explain the impact of emergency provisions on Indian federalism.
Which amendment introduced Panchayati Raj institutions in India? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 44th Amendment (3) 73rd Amendment (4) 86th Amendment
Which article empowers the Parliament to form new states or alter the boundaries of existing states? (1) Article 2 (2) Article 3 (3) Article 4 (4) Article 5
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of an Inter-State Council? (1) Article 263 (2) Article 280 (3) Article 356 (4) Article 370
Which body has the power to resolve disputes between states in India? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission is set up every five years to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and the States.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government can legislate on State List subjects during a national emergency.
Fill in the blank: The _______ government has the power to make laws on matters not enumerated in any of the three lists.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the head of the state government in India.
True or False: The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows for the creation of new states.
True or False: The Indian Constitution is more flexible than the American Constitution in terms of federal structure.
True or False: The Indian federal system is based on the model of the United States of America.
