How Is Federalism Practised?

Author:Jammu and Kashmir Board
10th Jammu and Kashmir Board
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How Is Federalism Practised?: Overview

The topic elucidates the functioning of federation. It assesses only if the features of federalism are sufficient for its working. Federalism is successful in India because of its linguistic states, language policy, and centre-state relations.

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 1

Locate the following states on the political map of India: Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 2

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.

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 3

Is regionalism a boon or bane for democracy?

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 4

Here are two cartoons showing the relationship between Centre and States. Should the State go to Centre with a begging bowl? How can the leader of a coalition keep the partners of government satisfied?

 

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 5

Why has Hindi been identified as the official language of India?

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 6

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

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Federalism>How Is Federalism Practised?> Q 7

List out one feature each for the similarity and difference between India and Belgium in terms of the federal form of government.