Everything Political by Devashish Saroha: 25 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for the topic Federalism from Grade 10 Political Science (NCERT):

1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

What is federalism?
a) A system where power is concentrated in the central government
b) A system where power is divided between different levels of government
c) A system where the military holds all power
d) A system where only the judiciary has power
Which of the following countries has a federal system of government?
a) India
b) China
c) United Kingdom
d) Saudi Arabia
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with federalism?
a) Part I
b) Part III
c) Part IX
d) Part XI
In a federal system, power is shared between—
a) The central government and local governments
b) Only the central government
c) Only the state governments
d) The military and the legislature
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of federalism?
a) Division of power between different levels of government
b) Independent judiciary to resolve disputes
c) Central government controls all state decisions
d) Bicameral legislature in many cases

Why is federalism important in a democracy?
a) It helps in the efficient management of a large country
b) It concentrates power in one authority
c) It eliminates the need for elections
d) It prevents regional representation
How does a federal system benefit a diverse country like India?
a) It accommodates linguistic, religious, and regional diversity
b) It creates a single culture by removing diversity
c) It prevents local governments from functioning
d) It gives all power to the President
Which of the following features makes India a federal country?
a) Division of power between the Centre and states
b) A single level of government
c) One-party rule across the country
d) Complete central control over all laws
Which type of federalism does India follow?
a) Dual federalism
b) Cooperative federalism
c) Confederal system
d) Unitary federalism
How do different levels of government function in a federal system?
a) Each level has its own jurisdiction and powers as defined by the Constitution
b) The central government has absolute power over all levels
c) State governments function independently without any laws
d) Local governments are not recognized in a federal system

Which government level in India is responsible for subjects like defense and foreign affairs?
a) Central government
b) State government
c) Local government
d) Judiciary
Which of the following subjects is in the State List of the Indian Constitution?
a) Police
b) Railways
c) Atomic energy
d) Foreign affairs
If a state government wants to make a law on a subject in the Union List, what should it do?
a) Get approval from the Parliament
b) Implement the law without permission
c) Consult the judiciary
d) Conduct a state-wide referendum
What happens if there is a conflict between the central and state laws on a subject in the Concurrent List?
a) The central law prevails
b) The state law prevails
c) The President decides
d) The judiciary has no role
Which level of government in India is responsible for local governance in rural areas?
a) Panchayati Raj Institutions
b) State government
c) Central government
d) Supreme Court

Why does India have a quasi-federal system instead of a purely federal one?
a) The Centre has more power in some situations, like emergencies
b) The states have complete independence
c) The judiciary does not intervene in state matters
d) There is no division of power in India
How does federalism contribute to good governance?
a) It allows decision-making at different levels based on local needs
b) It restricts state autonomy
c) It gives full control to the judiciary
d) It eliminates local governance
Why was the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 important for federalism in India?
a) It gave constitutional status to local governments
b) It abolished state governments
c) It centralized all power in the hands of the central government
d) It reduced the role of state legislatures
Which of the following is an example of cooperative federalism?
a) The Centre and states working together to implement national policies
b) The Centre overriding all state laws
c) States functioning independently without central guidance
d) The judiciary making all decisions
Which institution resolves disputes between the Centre and the states in India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Lok Sabha
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Election Commission

Should India move towards greater state autonomy in its federal system?
a) Yes, to allow states more power in local governance
b) No, because the Centre should have complete control
c) Yes, but only for smaller states
d) No, because federalism weakens democracy
Can federalism exist in a dictatorship?
a) No, because dictatorships concentrate power in one person
b) Yes, because dictators promote regional autonomy
c) No, because dictators encourage democracy
d) Yes, because dictatorships are decentralized
Would a unitary system of government work better for India?
a) No, because it would ignore regional diversity
b) Yes, because centralization is more efficient
c) No, because unitary systems do not allow elections
d) Yes, because regional autonomy is unnecessary

If you were designing a federal system for a new country, what key features would you include?
a) Clear division of powers, independent judiciary, and local governance
b) A single-party rule across all regions
c) No representation for local governments
d) All power concentrated in the central government
How can federalism be improved in India?
a) By granting more autonomy to states while maintaining national unity
b) By centralizing power completely
c) By reducing the role of state governments
d) By abolishing local governance