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.
One similar feature of Federalism between India and Belgium : India and Belgium are both holding together federations where the Central Governments tend to be more powerful vis-a-vis the states.
One different feature of Federalism between India and Belgium : In Belgium, there are three Ans. kinds of government – government at the centre, government at the state level and third kind of government is the community government. The community government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.
But in India, there is no third kind of government, there is no community government.
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.
Which law will remain prevalent if there is any conflict over a subject mentioned in the Concurrent list?
Explain two achievements and two difficulties of the Icoal self-governments in India. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008, Sept. 2011, 14]
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)]
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]
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]
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Explain the three fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union Government and the State Governments.
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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]
"Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties."Explain. [CBSE 2012]
"Federal power sharing is more effective today than it was in the early years after the Constitution came into force". Explain.
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How is federal power sharing more effective today than in the early years ? Explain.
Why were the linguistic states created? What are their advantages ? [CBSE 2008 (Compt)]
What is the rationale for decentralization of power ? Describe the functions of Rural Local Government. [CBSE 2013]
"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 ?
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 how the federal experiment has been successful in the matter of formation of states in India. [CBSE 2011]
How is the Indian federal system different from that of Sri Lanka ? Explain by giving three examples.
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]
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.
"The creation of linguistic states was the first and major test for democratic politics in our country."Justify this statement. [CBSE 2011, 14]
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.
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]