Federalism and Language Policy in India

The video tutorial discusses the features of a federal government, including the division of power, constitutional status, independence of judiciary, financial autonomy, and distribution of powers. It also explains the features of federalism and distinguishes between 'coming together' and 'holding together' types of federations. Additionally, the video covers the creation of linguistic states in India and the country's language policy, emphasizing the importance of respecting linguistic diversity without imposing a national language.

What is a fundamental characteristic of a federal government?

• Centralized power

• No division of power

• Division of power across multiple levels

• Single level of government

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a federal government?

• Single-party rule

• Multiple levels of government

• Independence of the judiciary

• Constitutional status

What role do courts play in federalism?

• They create laws

• They have no role

• They interpret the Constitution

• They enforce laws

In a 'coming together' federation, what is a key feature?

• States are forced to join

• States retain independence

• Central government holds all power

• No state independence

Which country is an example of a 'holding together' federation?

• Australia

• USA

• Germany

• India

What was a major test for democratic politics in India?

• Creation of linguistic states

• Military expansion

• Technological advancements

• Economic reforms

How many scheduled languages are recognized in India?

• 15

• 25

• 18

• 22

What is the official language policy in India?

• All languages are national languages

• Hindi is the national language

• English is the only official language

• No national language, but Hindi and English are official languages

What is the status of English in the Indian judiciary?

• It is used only in certain states

• It is used alongside Hindi

• It is the official language

• It is not used

What does the language policy in India aim to achieve?

• Make English the sole official language

• Impose Hindi as the national language

• Eliminate regional languages

• Promote linguistic diversity and unity