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Q1: Locate the following States on a blank outline political map of India: Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa.

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This is a map-based activity. The locations of the states are as follows:    Manipur: It is a state in Northeast India, bordered by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west; it also borders Myanmar to the east.    Sikkim: It is a state in Northeast India, bordered by Bhutan...

Question 2

Q10: Examine the following pairs that give the level of government in India and the powers of the government at that level to make laws on the subjects men...

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(d) Local governments - Residuary powers Explanation: According to the Indian Constitution, the Union Government (Central Government) has the power to legislate on 'residuary' subjects, which are subjects that do not fall in any of the three lists. Local governments do not have the power to make law...

Question 3

Q11: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List I                  | List II         | |--------...

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(c) A C D B Explanation:    The head of the government for the Union of India is the Prime Minister (1-A).    The constitutional head of a State is the Governor (2-C).    The political head of a Municipal Corporation is the Mayor (3-D).    The head of a Gram Panchayat is the Sarpanch (4-B).

Question 4

Q12: Consider the following two statements. A. In a federation, the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated. B. India is a...

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(c) A and B only Explanation:    Statement A is correct. A key feature of federalism is the clear specification of jurisdictions for different levels of government in the constitution.    Statement B is correct. India is based on the principles of federalism, with a constitutional three-fold distrib...

Question 5

Q2: Identify and shade three federal countries (other than India) on a blank outline political map of the world.

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This is a map-based activity. Based on the chapter, three federal countries other than India that can be identified and shaded on a world map are:    USA (United States of America)    Switzerland *   Australia These countries are examples of 'coming together' federations.

Question 6

Q3: Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar to and one feature that is different from that of Belgium.

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A comparison between the practice of federalism in India and Belgium reveals the following: Similar Feature: Both India and Belgium are examples of 'holding together' federations. In this type of federation, a large country decides to divide its power between the national government and the constitu...

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Q4: What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.

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The main difference between a federal and a unitary form of government lies in the distribution of power between the central government and the sub-units (like states or provinces).    Federal Government: In a federal system, power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units...

Question 8

Q5: State any two differences between the local government before and after the Constitutional amendment in 1992.

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The Constitutional amendment of 1992 was a major step towards decentralisation that made the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. Two key differences between the local government before and after this amendment are: 1.  Regularity of Elections:        Before 1992: Elections to local...

Question 9

Q6: Fill in the blanks: Since the United States is a ______ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are ______ vis-à-v...

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Since the United States is a coming together type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are strong vis-à-vis the federal government. But India is a holding together type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the Central government has m...

Question 10

Q7: Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Give an argument and an example to support any of these positions. Sangeeta: The po...

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I agree with Sangeeta's position that the policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity. Argument: The flexible and cautious language policy adopted by Indian leaders has helped our country avoid the kind of conflicts seen in other nations like Sri Lanka. Instead of imposing one language,...

Question 11

Q8: The distinguishing feature of a federal government is: (a) National government gives some powers to the provincial governments. (b) Power is distribut...

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(d) Governmental power is divided between different levels of government. Explanation: Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units (levels) of the country. Option (b) describes the horizontal distribution of power, not the...

Question 12

Q9: A few subjects in various Lists of the Indian Constitution are given here. Group them under the Union, State and Concurrent Lists as provided in the t...

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| Union List     | A. Defence, E. Banking, G. Communications | |----------------|-------------------------------------------| | State List     | B. Police, C. Agriculture, H. Trade       | | Concurrent List| D. Education, F. Forests, I. Marriages    |

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