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Explain the difference between the Federal and the Unitary Government. 

Answer

(i) In the unitary form of government there is only one central government for the whole country. While, in the federal form there is one central government and separate governments in the provinces.
(ii) In the federal form of government, the whole country is divided into some political units but in the unitary form the whole country is a single unit.
(iii) In the unitary form, all the powers are vested in one central government. While there is a division of powers between the federal and the state government in the federal form.
(iv) In the federal form of government mostly the constitution is written and as well as rigid while it is not so in case of a unitary state.

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Identify and shade three federal countries (other than India) on a blank outline map of the world.

Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar to and one feature that is different from that of Belgium.

What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.

State any two differences between the local government before and after the constitutional amendment in 1992.

Since the United States is a  __________ type of federation, all the Constituent States have equal powers and States are  ___________ vis-a-vis the federal government. But India is a  ___________ type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the  ___________ government has more powers.

Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Give an argument and an example to support any of these positions.
Sangeeta: The policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity.
Arman: Language based States have divided us by making everyone conscious of their language.
Harish: This policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.

The distinguishing feature of a federal government is

A few subjects in various lists of the Indian Constitution are given here. Group them under the Union, State and Concurrent Lists as provided in the table below:

Union List

 

State List

 

Concurrent List

 

Examine the following pairs that give the level of government in India and the powers of the government at that level to make laws on the subjects mentioned against each. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) State government

State List

(b) Central government

Union List

(c) Central and State governments

Concurrent List

(d) Local governments

Residuary Powers

 

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I

List-II

1. Union of India

2. State

3. Municipal Corporation

4. Gram Panchayat

A. Prime Minister

B. Sarpanch

C. Governor

D. Mayor

 

 

1

2

3

4

(a)

D

A

B

C

(b)

B

C

D

A

(c)

A

C

D

B

(d)

C

D

A

B