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What are the dual objectives of the federal system?

A
To promote unity of the country and to accomodate regional diversity

B
To disturb powers and funds to the central government

C
To provide facilities and job to the citizens of the country

D
To ensure that the power would be transferred from the state to the central government

Solution

The federal system thus has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity. Therefore, two aspects are crucial for the institutions and practice of federalism.
Governments at different levels should agree to some rules of power sharing. They should also trust that each would abide by its part of the agreement. An ideal federal system has both aspects : mutual trust and agreement to live together.
Question 2
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Belgium was shifted from unitary form of government to federal form of government in 1993. What does it mean?

A
The regional governments were given constitutional powers and were not dependent on the central government.

B
The regional governments were under the control of the central government.

C
Constitution prescribes that the Dutch and French ministers shall be equal in the central government.

D
Community government will undertake the powers of the central government.

Solution

The Belgian leaders took a different path. They recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.
Question 3
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In Belgium the federal executive power, as regulated by the Constitution, belongs to the ______________.

A
Prime Minister

B
House of Representatives

C
Senate

D
King

Solution

According to the Belgium constitution, The King has the executive powers to appoint judges, minister of the cabinet as well as Prime minister. The King is the chief commander of the Armed Forces which means he can declare war and sign treaties with parliamentary approval.
Question 4
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In which year a major step towards decentralization was taken up?

A
1985

B
1991

C
1992

D
1993

Solution

A major step towards decentralisation was taken in 1992. The Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective.
Question 5
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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding unitary government?

A
There are two or more tiers of governments

B
The sub-units of the government are subordinate to the central government

C
The power of the union (parliament) to legislate on the matter included in the state list.

D
None of the above
Solution
- Under the unitary system, either there is only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government. The central government can pass on orders to the provincial or the local government.
- Sri Lanka and UK has unitary government.
Question 6
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The State Reorganization Commission was appointed by ________________.

A
Mahatma Gandhi .

B
Sardar Patel .

C
Indira Gandhi .

D
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru .
Solution
- The State Reorganization Commission was appointed by Pandit Nehru in 1953.
- Th commission was headed by Hon. Fazl Ali.
- The commission was appointed to review the reorganization of states on linguistic basis.
Question 7
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Which of the following country is an example for 'coming together' federation?

A
Belgium

B
Spain

C
Nepal

D
Switzerland
Solution
- 'Coming together' federation is nothing but independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger state or country.
- Independent states pool their sovereignty but retain their independent status.
- USA, Switzerland and Australia are examples of such type of federation.
Question 8
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Which of the following regions did not become part of Indian Union in August, 1947?

A
Assam

B
Madhya Pradesh

C
Goa

D
Punjab
Solution
- Goa did not become part of the Indian Union in August, 1947
- Goa had joined Indian Union in 1962 as Union territory
- Goa became full-fledged state in 1987
Question 9
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The report of the states reorganization commission (SRC) was implemented on ___________.

A
1 November 1956

B
2 October 1957

C
2 October 1956

D
1 November 1957
Solution
- The report of the states reorganisation commission (SRC) was implemented on Nov 1, 1956
- The states reorganisation commission was constituted in 1953
- The commission was appointed to review the reorganisation of states on linguistic basis.
Question 10
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Which of the following federal principles are found in the Indian Federation?
(a) Equal representation of states in the Second House of Parliament
(b) Bicameral Legislature at federal level
(c) Double citizenship
(d) Independent and Impartial judiciary

A
(a), (b) and (c)

B
(b), (c) and (d)

C
(b) and (d)

D
(a) and (c)
Solution
- Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Federal features of the Indian Constitution are:
- Bicameralism at Federal level
- Independent and Impartial Judiciary
- Division of powers
- Written Constitution
- Rigid feature
Supremacy of the Constitution.

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Question 1

To promote unity of the country and to accomodate regional diversity

To disturb powers and funds to the central government

To provide facilities and job to the citizens of the country

To ensure that the power would be transferred from the state to the central government

Solution

Question 2

The regional governments were given constitutional powers and were not dependent on the central government.

The regional governments were under the control of the central government.

Constitution prescribes that the Dutch and French ministers shall be equal in the central government.

Community government will undertake the powers of the central government.

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Question 3

Prime Minister

House of Representatives

Senate

King

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Question 4

1985

1991

1992

1993

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Question 5

There are two or more tiers of governments

The sub-units of the government are subordinate to the central government

The power of the union (parliament) to legislate on the matter included in the state list.

None of the above

Solution

Question 6

Mahatma Gandhi .

Sardar Patel .

Indira Gandhi .

Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru .

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Question 7

Belgium

Spain

Nepal

Switzerland

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Question 8

Assam

Madhya Pradesh

Goa

Punjab

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Question 9

1 November 1956

2 October 1957

2 October 1956

1 November 1957

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Question 10

(a), (b) and (c)

(b), (c) and (d)

(b) and (d)

(a) and (c)

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