Mention any four major values which are reflected by federalism in India.
(i) Formation of linguistic states has made the country more united.
(ii) While framing the language policy Indian federal system has shown the flexibility. Our Constitution has not given the status of national language to any of the language.
(iii) Some seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies are reserved for SC and ST. This reflects the principal of equality.
(iv) One third seats of all positions are reserved
for women leading to women empowerment. ,
Categorise the following under Union list or Concurrent list.
(i) Currency (ii) Education
Mention any four difficulties of the local government in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2010, 14]
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 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)]
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.
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.
Or
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.
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.
What is the rationale for decentralization of power ? Describe the functions of Rural Local Government. [CBSE 2013]
Explain two achievements and two difficulties of the Icoal self-governments in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2011, 14]
"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 ?
"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.
"The creation of linguistic states was the first and major test for democratic politics in our country."Justify this statement. [CBSE 2011, 14]
Should Panchayats be given judicial power to punish the anti social elements of its area ? Give your suggestions with arguments. [CBSE 2014]