Which of the following countries is an example of a 'coming together' federation?

• India
• Belgium
• Switzerland
• Spain

In India, the power to legislate on subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists of the Constitution is vested in:

• State Government
• Union Government
• Supreme Court
• Both State and Union Governments

Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

• Article 356
• Article 360
• Article 370
• Article 371

Which of the following subjects is included in the Union List?

• Police
• Agriculture
• Banking
• Education

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of federalism?

• Dual system of government
• Single national currency
• Decentralization of power
• Uniform civil code across states

In a federal system, the central government cannot:

• Dismiss a state government
• Make laws on state list subjects
• Alter the boundaries of a state without the state’s consent
• Pass an order for a state government to follow

Which of the following is a 'holding together' federation?

• USA
• Australia
• Switzerland
• India

The final authority to interpret the Constitution of India is vested in:

• Parliament
• President
• Supreme Court
• Prime Minister

Which of the following states in India enjoys special powers under Article 371?

• Tamil Nadu
• Nagaland
• Kerala
• Gujarat

The creation of linguistic states in India has:

• Weakened the unity of the country
• Strengthened national integration
• Led to the rise of secessionist movements
• Increased administrative difficulties