The federal system has dual objective'. Mention the dual objectives.
To safeguard and promote the unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity.
Categorise the following under Union list or Concurrent list.
(i) Currency (ii) Education
There are two kinds of routes through which federations have been formed.' Name the two routes by giving one example of each.
Explain two achievements and two difficulties of the Icoal self-governments in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2011, 14]
Which law will remain prevalent if there is any conflict over a subject mentioned in the Concurrent list?
Mention any two subjects which are r included in the union list. Explain by giving reasons why these are included in the union list.
Should Panchayats be given judicial power to punish the anti social elements of its area ? Give your suggestions with arguments. [CBSE 2014]
Mention any four features of federalism. [CBSE 2008, 2009 (O), Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
Or
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.
India is a federal country.' Explain by giving examples.[CBSE Sept. 2012, 2013]
Or
Explain the three fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union Government and the State Governments.
Or
Mention any five main features which make India a federal country. [CBSE 2013]
Mention any four difficulties of the local government in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2010, 14]
"Federal power sharing is more effective today than it was in the early years after the Constitution came into force". Explain.
Or
How is federal power sharing more effective today than in the early years ? Explain.
"Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties."Explain. [CBSE 2012]
Why were the linguistic states created? What are their advantages ? [CBSE 2008 (Compt)]
How is the Indian federal system different from that of Sri Lanka ? Explain by giving three examples.
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
"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 ?
What is the rationale for decentralization of power ? Describe the functions of Rural Local Government. [CBSE 2013]
Most federations that are formed by ‘holding together' do not give equal power to its constituent units.' Is it true for India ? Explain.
Or
"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]
Why did the makers of our Constitution declare India to be a ‘Union of states’ ? Why were some sub-political units of India given a special status ? [CBSE 2012]
How is federalism practised in India ? Explain.
Or
The real success of federalism in India can be attributed to the nature of democratic politics in India.' Explain.
Restructuring the Centre-State relations is an important way in which the Indian Federalism has been strengthened in practice.' Explain.