Quiz on Federalism in India

In Federalism power is divided between various constituent units and:

• Central authority

• State

• Both A & B

• None of the above

What makes India a federal country?

• Division of powers between various levels.

• Independence judiciary

• Bicameralism.

• all of the above

There are two statements marked Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Major steps towards decentralisation of power were taken through the 69th Constitutional Amendment. Reason (R): Decentralisation in a federal structure promotes the unity and integrity of the country.

• Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are false.

Consider the following statement regarding Language policy in Indian Federation. 1. Hindi was identified as a official language. 2. Besides Hindi there are 21 other languages recognised as scheduled language. 3. English can be used along with Hindi for official purpose. Chose the right option from the following.

• 1 and 3

• 1 and 2

• only 1

• 1,2 and 3

In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state on a subject in the concurrent list:

• The state law prevails.

• The central law prevails.

• Both the laws prevail within their respective jurisdictions.

• The Supreme Court has to intervene to decide.

Anita is appearing in an examination conducted for recruitment to Central Government positions. In how many languages as mentioned in the 8th Schedule can she opt to take the exam?

• 18

• 21

• 22

• 25

When power is taken away from state governments and is given to local government, it is called

• Decentralisation

• Centralisation

• Panchayat Samiti

• Federalism

Which among the following are examples of ‘Coming together federations’?

• India, Spain and Belgium

• India, USA and Spain

• USA, Switzerland and Australia

• Belgium and Sri Lanka

There are two statements marked Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): A major steps toward decentralisation was taken in 1992 by amending the constitution. Reason (R): Constitution was amended to make the third tier of democracy more powerful and effective.

• Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are false.

Which of the following statements are correct with regards to the State List? i) The State list contains subjects of the state as well as local importance. ii) State Governments can add subjects from the Union List into the State List. iii) Local Governments have the authority to make or change laws on subjects in the State List. iv) Subjects such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation are included in the State List. Chose the right option from the following.

• 1 and 4

• 2 and 3

• only 1

• 1,2 and 3