Very Short Answer- Class-10-Civics- Chapter 2: Federalism

Very Short Answer- Class-10-Civics- Chapter 2: Federalism

Q1. Why was States Reorganization Commission formed?

Ans : States Reorganization Commission was formed in 1954 to recommend creation of States on the linguistic basis.

Q2. How do the Central and State Governments enjoy their power in federal system?

Ans :Under the unitary system, either there is only one level of government or the subunits are subordinate to the central government whereas in federal system, power is distributed between centre and state.

Q3. In which list of the Indian Constitution does education come? Why?

Ans :   Education comes under concurrent list so that both the centre and the states can legislate on any aspect of education.

Q4. Describe the significance of decentralisation.

Ans : Importance of Decentralisation

a. It helps in the settlement of a large number of problems and issues at the local level

b. It provides a platform for the direct participation of people in decision-making

c. In another way, decentralization in the form of ‘local self government’ is the best way to realise principles of Democracy.

Q5. Describe the three-tier system of Indian federation?

Ans : Three-tier system means three levels of government.

The Indian Constitution was originally provided for a two-tier system of government:

a. The Union Government or the Central Government, and

b. The State Governments

c. But, later a third-tier of federalism was added in the form of Panchayats at rural level and Municipalities at urban level. Every level enjoys separate jurisdiction.

Q6. Do you take decentralisation as means to minimise the conflicts? Give your view point?

Ans : Yes, it helps in the settlement of a large number of problems and issues at the local level.

It provides a platform for the direct participation of people in decision making. In another way, decentralisation in the form of ‘Local Self-government’ is the best way to realise principles of Democracy.

Q7. Differentiate between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

Ans :Gram Panchayat is a council consisting of several ward members often called panch and a head or Sarpanch.

It is the decision making body for the village. The Panchayat works under the overall supervision of the gram sabha. All the voters in the village are its members.

Q8. Highlight any three steps taken by India towards making it a federation. 

Ans : a. Reorganisation of states on linguistic basis. b. Centre-state relations c. Decentralisation or any other relevant point.

Q9. How has the Panchayati Raj strengthened the democracy in India ? Express your views.

Ans : Panchayati Raj is the best example of decentralisation  of power.

a. People can get most of their problems solved at the local level.

b. People can think and plan for themselves.

Q10 .Explain the factors that make federal government in India so attractive.

Ans :  a. Mobilization b. Administrative knowledge of the people at all the levels. c. Efficacy to solve all kinds of issues at respective levels.