Welcome to your Federalism (Quiz)

1. 
Assertion (A): In a ‘coming together’ federation, all constituent states usually have equal power. Reason (R): Independent states form a bigger unit to increase security while retaining their identity.

2. 
What is the role of the Gram Sabha?

3. 
Who is the political head of the Zilla Parishad?

4. 
Who resolves disputes related to the division of powers between the Union and States?

5. 
Assertion (A): The Constitution originally planned to stop the use of English for official purposes by 1965. Reason (R): Non-Hindi speaking States opposed this and demanded that English continue to be used officially.

6. 
In which year was the State Reorganisation Commission (SRC) set up by the Government of India?

7. 
Which of the following is not a key feature of federalism?

8. 
Which list under the Indian Constitution includes subjects such as defence, foreign affairs, banking, and communications?

9. 
Which of the following federations typically involves independent states coming together to form a larger unit, where constituent states usually have equal power and are strong vis-à-vis the federal government?

10. 
Why do some States in India like Assam and Nagaland have special powers?

11. 
What did the 73rd Constitutional Amendment make mandatory for local government bodies?

12. 
Which of the following is an example of a federal government?

13. 
What constitutional amendment significantly empowered local governments in India?

14. 
Choose the correct statements Some States in India like Assam and Nagaland have special powers under Article 371. Union Territories have the same powers as States.

15. 
Which tier of government was added to the Indian federal structure to address local governance needs?

16. 
Assertion (A): The formation of linguistic States has helped make India more united. Reason (R): Linguistic States have made administration easier in India.

17. 
Which of the following is true for a unitary system?

18. 
Which of the following lists correctly represents the legislative powers under the Indian Constitution?

19. 
How did the rise of regional political parties and coalition governments from 1990 impact Centre-State relations in India?

20. 
What are the languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution called?

21. 
Which of the following is an example of a unitary government?

22. 
How can changes be made to the power-sharing arrangement between the Union and State Governments?

23. 
Which areas in India are designated as Union Territories?

24. 
If the Government of Rajasthan opposes the Central Government’s nuclear policy, can it prevent India from conducting nuclear tests in Pokharan?

25. 
What has been a significant outcome of the constitutional status given to local governments in India?

26. 
In urban areas, what is the political head of a Municipal Corporation called?

27. 
How many languages are recognized as Scheduled Languages in the Indian Constitution besides Hindi?

28. 
Why did some national leaders initially oppose the formation of States based on language?

29. 
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?

30. 
Before 1990, the same political party ruled both at the Centre and in many States, which meant the State Governments did not exercise their full autonomy. How did this situation affect Centre-State relations in India?

31. 
Why did the Central Government agree to continue the use of English along with Hindi for official purposes, despite Hindi being identified as the official language under the Constitution?

32. 
What is a group of Gram Panchayats called?

33. 
After 1990, how did the rise of coalition governments at the Centre affect Centre-State power-sharing?

34. 
In the Indian federal system, which article of the Constitution explicitly divides powers between the Union and State governments?

35. 
What is a defining characteristic of federalism?

36. 
Which of the following is NOT a feature of federalism in India?

37. 
Which of the following is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution as a Scheduled Language?

38. 
What is the role of the State Election Commission?

39. 
What language was identified as the official language of India in the Constitution?

40. 
Which of the following statements about federalism is correct?

41. 
What is decentralisation?

42. 
Who has the power to legislate on residuary subjects in India?

43. 
When was the report of the State Reorganisation Commission (SRC) implemented, leading to the creation of linguistic States?

44. 
Which of the following was a significant reason behind the creation of linguistic states in India?

45. 
Which of the following States were created based on culture, ethnicity, or geography instead of language?

46. 
What percentage of seats are reserved for women in local government bodies after the 1992 amendment?

47. 
Which of the following is NOT a feature of federalism?

48. 
What is the role of the gram sabha in the local government structure of India?