In this blog I will be giving solution of CBSE class 10 Civics PYQ for social science board exam

CBSE Class 10 Civics Chapter-2 Federalism 2019 Board Paper Solved

3 marks

Q1: Name any two subjects that are included in Concurrent List. How are laws made on these subjects ? Explain.

Two subjects that are included in Concurrent list are Education , Forest, Marriage, Adoption and Succession (Any Two)

Both the union as well as the state government can make laws on the subjects mentioned in this list. But if their laws conflict with each other the law made by the union government will prevail.

Q2: How is sharing of power between the Union and the State Governments basic to the structure of the Constitution of India ? Explain.

Power sharing basic structure of constitution :

(i) It is not easy to make changes to power sharing arrangement.

(ii) Parliament can’t on its own change this arrangement

(iii)Any change to it has to be first passed by both the houses of parliament (which are Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), with at least 2/3 majority.

(iv)Then it has to be ratified by legislature of at least half of the total states.

(v) Any three points to be analyzed

Q3: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of local self-government in a democracy.

Strengths of Local Self Government:

i. Problems and issues are best settled at local level.

ii. Many elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country.

iii. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country.

iv. It has also increased women’s representation and voice in our democracy.

v. Any other relevant point

Limitations of Local Self Government:

i. Elections of gram sabhas are not held regularly.

ii. Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments.

iii. Adequate resources are not there with local govt.

iv. Any other relevant point

Any three points covering strengths and limitations to be explained.

Q4: Explain the steps taken by the Indian government in the year 1992 to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful.

Steps taken by the Indian government in the year 1992 to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful were

Q5: Describe any three steps taken to strengthen the local self governments, by the Constitutional Amendment, 1992.

Three steps taken to strengthen the local self governments, by the Constitutional Amendment, 1992 were.

Steps towards decentralization in 1992:

     i.          Now it is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.

  ii.          Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.

iii.          At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women.

iv.          An independent institution called the State Election Commission has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.

  v.          The State governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from State to State.

Any three points to be explained.

 

5 marks

 

Q6: Describe the importance of a third-tier of government in a vast country like India.

Importance of III tier government in India

Q7: Explain the basic idea behind decentralization of political power in India. (3 marks)

The basic idea behind decentralisation are

Q3: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of local self-government in a democracy. (3 marks)

Strengths of Local Self Government:

1. A large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level.

2. People have better knowledge of problems in their localities. They also have better ideas on where to spend money and how to manage things more efficiently.

3. Besides, at the local level it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self-government.

 

Q8: Describe any five features of federalism.

Q9: Describe any three features of ‘federalism’.

Five feature of Federalism are

1. There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.

2 Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own JURISDICTION in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.

3 The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution. So the existence and authority of each tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed.

4 The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.

5 Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government. The highest court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.

6 Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.

7 The federal system has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity