Consider the following statements.
[question] Question. Consider the following statements. A. In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated. B. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects. C. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces. D. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to t...
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
[question] Question. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
Examine the following pairs that give the level of government in India and the
[question] Question. 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 mentioned against each. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
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 table below.
[question] Question. 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 table below. A. Defence Β. Police C. Agriculture D. Education E. Banking F. Forests G. Communications H. Trade I. Marriages [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
The distinguishing feature of a federal government is:
[question] Question. The distinguishing feature of a federal government is: (a) National government gives some powers to the provincial governments. (b) Power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary. (c) Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government. (d) Governmental power is divided between different levels of government. [/question] [solution] Solution: (d) Governmental power is divided between different levels of government. [/solution]...
Fill in the blanks:
[question] Question. Since the United States is a ____________________ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are _______________ vis-à-vis the federal government. But India is a _________________ type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the ___________________ government has more powers. [/question] [solution] Solution: Since the United States is a coming together type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powe...
State any two differences between the local government before and after the constitutional amendment in 1992.
[question] Question. State any two differences between the local government before and after the constitutional amendment in 1992. [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.
[question] Question. What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example. [/question] [solution] Solution: In a federal form of government, the central government shares its powers with the various constituent units of the country. For example, in India, power is divided between the government at the Centre and the various State governments. In a unitary form of government, all the power is exercised by only one government. For example, in ...
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.
[question] Question. 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. [/question] [solution] Solution: In India, just like in Belgium, the central government has to share its powers with the regional governments. However, unlike India, Belgium has a community government in addition to the central and the state government. [/solution]...
Identify and shade three federal countries (other than India) on a blank outline political map of the world.
[question] Question. Identify and shade three federal countries (other than India) on a blank outline political map of the world. [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
Locate the following States on a blank outline political map of India:
[question] Question. Locate the following States on a blank outline political map of India: Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...