Explain the advantages of decentrali ¬sation. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 14]
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Explain any four features of the third tier of government. [CBSE Sept. 2011]
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Explain how the federal experiment has been successful in the matter of formation of states in India. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
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Give two arguments in favour of decentralisation of powers to local governments. Give two provisions under the amendment of 1992 which empowers local governments in India. [CBSE Sept. 2011]
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Assess the need for local government. [CBSE 2012, 14]
(i) Locals have better knowledge : The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are a large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level. People have better knowledge of problems in their localities. They also have better ideas on where to spend money, and how to manage things more efficiently.
(if) Direct participation of the people : Decentralisation makes it possible for the people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. The Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely the Local Self-Government.
(iii) Foundation of democracy : Local governments are most important in a democratic system. These are training schools for local citizens and local leadership. These provide political education. The people get familiar about the electoral process, and the proper use of their vote, which is the very foundation of democracy.
(iv) Reduction of burden of the Central Government : It reduces the burden of the Central or State governments. These can concentrate on matters of national or state importance in a better way. In this way, the Local Self-Government ensures efficiency everywhere, at all the three levels of today's governance. Indian leaders have recognised the need for decentralisation.
(v) Women empowerment : At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women in all the local bodies. This has lead to women empowerment.
Categorise the following under Union list or Concurrent list.
(i) Currency (ii) Education
Mention any two subjects which are r included in the union list. Explain by giving reasons why these are included in the union list.
Mention any four difficulties of the local government in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2010, 14]
Which law will remain prevalent if there is any conflict over a subject mentioned in the Concurrent list?
There are two kinds of routes through which federations have been formed.' Name the two routes by giving one example of each.
Mention any four features of federalism. [CBSE 2008, 2009 (O), Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
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Explain four features of the federal form of government. [CBSE 2008 Comp. (O) (D)]
The sharing of power between the Union government and the state governments is basic to the structure of the Indian Constitution'. Explain.
Explain the major key features of federalism.
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Describe any four features of the federalism. [CBSE 2011, 14]
Restructuring the Centre-State relations is an important way in which the Indian Federalism has been strengthened in practice.' Explain.
"Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form of government". What key changes were brought in the political system under the above mentioned shift ?
Why were the linguistic states created? What are their advantages ? [CBSE 2008 (Compt)]
Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar to any one feature that is different from that of Belgium.
Some subjects have been mentioned below. Categorise them into Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
(i) Education (ii) Currency (iii) Police (iv) Forest (v) Banking (vi) Communication
Explain two achievements and two difficulties of the Icoal self-governments in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2011, 14]
Name the three tier government system in India. What steps have been taken by the government to make the third tier more powerful and effective ? [CBSE 2008(0)]
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How has the third tier of government in our country been made more effective and powerful by the Constitutional Amendment of 1992 ? [CBSE Sept. 2010]
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Explain any four provisions that have been made towards decentralisation in India after the constitutional amendment in 1992. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
What is the rationale for decentralization of power ? Describe the functions of Rural Local Government. [CBSE 2013]
Explain how law making powers are shared between centre and states in India ? Mention three subjects each of Ans. Union List and State List. [CBSE 2013]
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Describe the division of power between the central and the state governments in India. [CBSE 2011]
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How are the powers divided between the states and centre ? Explain with examples.
Most federations that are formed by ‘holding together' do not give equal power to its constituent units.' Is it true for India ? Explain.
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"Holding together federations"do not give equal power to its constituent units. Explain the statement with the help of examples in context to India. [CBSE 2012]
How is the Indian federal system different from that of Sri Lanka ? Explain by giving three examples.