Class 10 Social Science — Chapter 14: Federalism
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard
Practise Class 10 Social Science Chapter 14, "Federalism", with 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
"Federalism" is one of the chapters where dates, cause-and-effect reasoning and map/source interpretation really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Federalism, then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 10 Social Science mastery score. A few sample questions are shown below; sign in free to practise all 30.
Key concepts: Federalism (Class 10 Social Science)
Federalism shares power between a central authority and the states. This chapter explains its features and how it is practised in India.
- Features of federalism
- Two or more levels of government, each with its own jurisdiction, guaranteed by a written constitution.
- Division of powers
- The Union List, State List and Concurrent List divide subjects; residuary powers rest with the Centre.
- Decentralisation
- The 1992 constitutional amendment created a third tier — local self-government (panchayats and municipalities).
- Linguistic states & language policy
- States were reorganised on a linguistic basis; Hindi is the official language, with safeguards for others.
💡 Exam tips for Federalism
- Remember which subjects fall under the Union, State and Concurrent Lists.
- The 1992 decentralisation (local self-government) is a frequently asked topic.
Sample questions
Federalism is:
Two/more tiers, each with its own jurisdiction.
Number of languages listed in 8th Schedule of Constitution:
Currently 22 official languages.
Which is NOT a feature of federalism?
Concentrating all power in one tier is unitary, not federal.
Federalism — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 10 Social Science Federalism?+
Federalism shares power between a central authority and the states. This chapter explains its features and how it is practised in India. Key ideas include Features of federalism, Division of powers, Decentralisation, Linguistic states & language policy.
What does Class 10 Social Science Chapter 14 (Federalism) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Federalism" — 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard — each with a timed quiz and an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
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Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium and Hard for application-level practice. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
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