Federalism class 10 MCQs – Indian Federalism

  1. Which of the following is NOT a feature of federalism?
    a) Division of powers
    b) A single centralized government
    c) Independent judiciary
    d) Written constitution
    ✔️ Answer: b) A single centralized government
  2. The system of federalism is based on the principle of: a) Centralization
    b) Unity
    c) Division of powers
    d) Totalitarianism
    ✔️ Answer: c) Division of powers
  3. Which of the following countries follows a federal system of government?
    a) China
    b) India
    c) France
    d) United Kingdom
    ✔️ Answer: b) India
  4. In which of the following countries is the power divided between the central and state governments?
    a) Pakistan
    b) India
    c) France
    d) United Kingdom
    ✔️ Answer: b) India
  5. The Constitution of India contains which of the following schedules for the division of powers between the Union and States?
    a) First Schedule
    b) Seventh Schedule
    c) Fifth Schedule
    d) Tenth Schedule
    ✔️ Answer: b) Seventh Schedule
  6. Which of the following is an example of the ‘dual’ system of government in federalism?
    a) Central government and state government
    b) Government and Parliament
    c) Government and Judiciary
    d) None of the above
    ✔️ Answer: a) Central government and state government
  7. The main reason for the formation of a federal system of government in India was: a) To ensure independence
    b) To accommodate the diversity of the country
    c) To weaken the central government
    d) To promote a single-party rule
    ✔️ Answer: b) To accommodate the diversity of the country
  8. Which of the following is a feature of federalism in India?
    a) The states are subordinate to the Union government
    b) The Union government is subordinate to the states
    c) Both levels of government are equal
    d) Both levels of government are independent of each other
    ✔️ Answer: a) The states are subordinate to the Union government
  9. The power-sharing arrangements between different levels of government are made in: a) Directive Principles of State Policy
    b) The Constitution
    c) The Parliament
    d) The President’s Order
    ✔️ Answer: b) The Constitution
  10. Which of the following is the feature of a federal system of government in India?
    a) Only one government
    b) Division of powers
    c) No independent judiciary
    d) Centralization of powers
    ✔️ Answer: b) Division of powers
  11. Which of the following is true about the distribution of power in a federal system?
    a) Only the national government has the authority to make laws.
    b) The state governments have no powers.
    c) Both national and state governments have their own areas of legislation.
    d) The state governments can dissolve the national government.
    ✔️ Answer: c) Both national and state governments have their own areas of legislation.
  12. What does the ‘Union List’ include in the context of Indian federalism?
    a) Subjects on which the Union government can legislate
    b) Subjects on which state governments can legislate
    c) Subjects on which both Union and state governments can legislate
    d) Subjects related to the Judiciary
    ✔️ Answer: a) Subjects on which the Union government can legislate
  13. Which of the following is not a feature of federalism in India?
    a) Power is shared between central and state governments.
    b) The states are equal in status.
    c) The Union Government holds more powers.
    d) There is no single unitary government.
    ✔️ Answer: b) The states are equal in status (The Union government holds more power.)
  14. Which of the following is a feature of federalism in the Indian context?
    a) The Union government can dismiss state governments.
    b) States are independent of the Union government.
    c) All states have the same powers.
    d) States can legislate on all subjects of the Union List.
    ✔️ Answer: a) The Union government can dismiss state governments.
  15. In the context of Indian federalism, what is the role of the Governor in a state?
    a) Head of the state government
    b) Head of the central government
    c) Representative of the Union Government in the state
    d) Judge of the state’s laws
    ✔️ Answer: c) Representative of the Union Government in the state
  16. Which of the following was a reason for the failure of federalism in the early years in India?
    a) Diversity in languages
    b) Linguistic reorganization of states
    c) Imposition of Article 356
    d) Strong role of the judiciary
    ✔️ Answer: c) Imposition of Article 356
  17. The Indian Parliament has the power to legislate on: a) Only Union List
    b) Only Concurrent List
    c) Union, State, and Concurrent List
    d) Only State List
    ✔️ Answer: c) Union, State, and Concurrent List
  18. Which of the following is true about the role of the Judiciary in Indian Federalism?
    a) The judiciary is only responsible for the interpretation of laws.
    b) The judiciary can resolve disputes between the Union and states.
    c) The judiciary cannot interfere in the matters of federalism.
    d) The judiciary enforces the decisions of the state governments.
    ✔️ Answer: b) The judiciary can resolve disputes between the Union and states.

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