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  • Question 1
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    Of the following which one is correct about a federation ?
    Solution
    The distinguishing feature of a federal government is division of powers between different levels of government.
    • India is federal because the powers of the union and state governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.
  • Question 2
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    The State created on the basis of culture, ethnicity or geography, out of the following is ____________.
    Solution
    The State created on the basis of culture, ethnicity or geography, is Nagaland. It is a predominantly tribal state on the eastern border. It is mostly hilly and enjoys the reputation of being a home to Nagas, a brave group of people in the region.
  • Question 3
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    Read the following statements and choose the correct code.
    a. In a federation, the power 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 the local government bodies.
    Solution
    • The Constitution originally provided for a two-tier system of government, the Union Government or what we call the Central Government, representing
    • the Union of India and the State governments. Later, a third tier of federalism was added in the form of Panchayats and Municipalities.
     Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration. 
  • Question 4
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    Mark out the difference between 'coming together' and 'holding together' federations _____________.
    Solution
    • Holding together federation is nothing but the division of powers between the states of the country and central government of that country.
    • Central government has relatively more powers than the states.
    • India is a fine example of holding together federation.
    • 'Coming together' federation is nothing but independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger state or country.
    • All the constituent States usually have equal power and are strong vis-à-vis the federal government. 
    • USA, Switzerland are examples of coming together federations.
  • Question 5
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    Which of the following is the demerit of a federation ?
    Solution
    • The twin objectives of Federalism are to promote unity of the country and to 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 6
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    Identify the personality who said, "it is the formation of linguistic states that has allowed India to escape what might have been a worse fate still".
    Solution
    • Ramachandra Guha said " it is the formation of linguistic states that has allowed India to escape what might have been a worse fate still"
    • Ramachandra Guha is a famous author and historian who supported linguistic formation of states in India.
    • He said linguistic states help to strengthen Indian unity.
  • Question 7
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    The experiment of combining the decentralisation with participative democracy was carried out in _________.
    Solution

    Decentralisation with participative democracy in which powers are shared with more participation of people in order to gain a better understanding of the institutional contexts and parameters was carried out in Porto Alegre which is the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil.

  • Question 8
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    Tax which is not imposed by the Central Government is ___________.
    Solution

    Professional tax is the tax by the state governments in India. Anyone earning an income from salary or anyone practicing a profession such as chartered accountant, company secretary, lawyer, doctor etc. are required to pay this professional tax. Different states have different rates and methods of collection. In India, professional tax is imposed at the state level.

    However, not all states impose this tax. The states which impose professional tax are Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, , Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, and Sikkim. Business owners, working individuals, merchants and people carrying out various occupations comes under the purview of this tax.

  • Question 9
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    The following organization seeks to fight caste discrimination.
    Solution
    BAMCEF (Backward and Minorities Community Employees Federation) is an organisation largely made up of government employees that campaigns against caste discrimination. 
     It addresses the problems of its members who suffer discrimination. But its principal concern is with social justice and social equality for the entire society. 

  • Question 10
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    Under federalism the courts play the role of _________________.
    Solution
    Under Federalism, courts are made independent and have essentially the power of interpreting the constitution and safeguarding the constitution from being violated so that it does not lose its essence in totality and to interpret the powers of the different levels of the government laid down by the Constitution.
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