Federalism — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Civics · Chapter 2
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE Civics questions from Chapter 2, "Federalism". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Federalism", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Federalism, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 Civics mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Federalism (Class 10 Civics)
Federalism divides power between a central authority and constituent states, each with its own jurisdiction guaranteed by a written constitution. This chapter explains its features, how India divides subjects through three lists, the 1992 decentralisation to a third tier, and India's accommodating language policy.
- Federalism
- A system with two or more levels of government sharing power over the same people; each level has its own domain, guaranteed by a written constitution.
- Three lists
- The Union List (defence, foreign affairs, currency), the State List (police, trade, agriculture) and the Concurrent List (education, forests) divide subjects.
- Residuary powers
- Subjects not in any list (like computer software, unknown to the makers) fall to the Union government, which holds residuary law-making power.
- Concurrent List conflict
- Both Centre and states can legislate on Concurrent subjects; if their laws clash, the Union law prevails over the state law.
Federalism — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 Civics)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 24 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Federalism is:
A.All power in one handB.No governmentC.Religious ruleD.Division of powers between central and regional governments✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Division of powers between central and regional governments
Explanation: Two/more tiers, each with its own jurisdiction.
- Q2Easy
The Indian Constitution has ___ lists for division of powers.
A.FourB.TwoC.Three (Union, State, Concurrent)✓ CorrectD.FiveAnswer: C. Three (Union, State, Concurrent)
Explanation: Seventh Schedule: Union, State, Concurrent.
- Q3Medium
The USA, Switzerland and Australia are examples of 'coming-together' federations because:
A.A large country divided its power among statesB.They have no constitutionC.The central government has all the powerD.Independent states came together to form a bigger unit, pooling sovereignty while retaining identity✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Independent states came together to form a bigger unit, pooling sovereignty while retaining identity
Explanation: In coming-together federations, constituent states are usually equally strong vis-à-vis the federal government.
- Q4Medium
India is an example of:
A.Coming-together federation (like USA)B.ConfederationC.Unitary stateD.Holding-together federation✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Holding-together federation
Explanation: Centre devolves power to states; not states forming a union.
- Q5Hard
Which is NOT a feature of federalism?
A.Constitutional sharing of powersB.Independent judiciary to settle disputesC.Two tiers of governmentD.All powers in one tier only✓ CorrectAnswer: D. All powers in one tier only
Explanation: Concentrating all power in one tier is unitary, not federal.
- Q6Hard
73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) is about:
A.RTIB.GSTC.Panchayati Raj — local self-government in rural areas✓ CorrectD.Right to EducationAnswer: C. Panchayati Raj — local self-government in rural areas
Explanation: Created elected panchayats; 74th covered urban municipalities.
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What are the key concepts in Class 10 Civics Federalism?+
Federalism divides power between a central authority and constituent states, each with its own jurisdiction guaranteed by a written constitution. This chapter explains its features, how India divides subjects through three lists, the 1992 decentralisation to a third tier, and India's accommodating language policy. Key ideas include Federalism, Three lists, Residuary powers, Concurrent List conflict.
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It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Federalism": 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Is there negative marking in the "Federalism" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Federalism (Class 10 Civics)?+
The questions that matter most test Federalism, Three lists, Residuary powers, Concurrent List conflict. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 10 Civics Federalism has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.