Practice What Makes India A Federal Country? (2.4) - Federalism

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Question 1.
What does federalism mean?
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Think about how power is shared in governance.
Question 2.
Name one feature of the Union List.
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Recall subjects managed by the central government.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of federalism?
- To centralize power
- To distribute power
- To eliminate states
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Consider the balance of power in governance.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Union government can legislate on any subject.
- True
- False
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Remember the defined powers in the Constitution.
Question 5.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Indian federal structure in managing diversity. Consider the roles of the Union and State governments.
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Explore real-world examples of state autonomy and central intervention.
Question 6.
Discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding federal principles within the Indian Constitution.
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Consider landmark cases where the Supreme Court intervened in federal matters.

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