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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding to unitary government?
There is only one level of the government
The sub-units of government are subordinate to the central government
There are two or more tiers of government
The central government can pass an order to the provincial or the local government

Solution

C.

There are two or more tiers of government

Some More Questions From Federalism Chapter

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

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