CIVICS X

CHAPTER-2 FEDERALISM

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ’s)

1. There are about 36 lakh of elected representatives in:-a. union governmentb. local governmentc. state governmentd. all of these

2. When was the system of government in Belgium changed from Unitary to Federal government:-a.1993b.1994c.1995d.1996

3. Which one of the following is not a feature of federal government?a. There are only 2 levels of governmentb. There is only 1 level of governmentc. Power is divided between state and union governmentd. The state government is answerable to the union government

4. Which of the following is an example of holding together Federalism?a. Indiab. Australiac. Switzerlandd. USA

5. Which of the following countries is a federal state?a. Chinab. Japanc. New Zealandd. India

6. Which of the following Indian states has its own constitution?a. Arunachal Pradeshb. J & Kc. Assamd. Sikkim

7. In which of the following states only permanent residents can buy a house or land?a. Assamb. Manipurc. Tripurad. J&K

8. Which of the following states was created on a linguistic basis?a. Nagalandb. Jharkhandc. Uttarkhandd. Tamil Nadu

9. Which of the following will fall under residuary subjects?a. Policeb. Computer Softwarec. Traded. Banking

10. In India, seats are reserved for women in:a. Lok Sabhab. Rajya Sabhac. Panchayati Rajd. Cabinets

ANSWERS KEY1. (b)2. (a)3. (b)4. (a)5. (d)6. (b)7. (d)8. (a)9. (b)10. (c)2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.