MCQs
1. What was the first step towards strengthening federalism in India?
a) Introduction of the Planning Commission
b) Creation of linguistic states
c) Implementation of the Emergency provisions
d) Appointment of Governors
2. How does India manage language diversity in federalism?
a) By declaring Hindi as the sole national language
b) By allowing states to have their own official languages
c) By restricting the use of regional languages in government offices
d) By making English the compulsory medium of instruction in schools
3. What is the impact of coalition governments on Indian federalism?
a) It weakened state autonomy
b) It strengthened state governments by increasing regional representation
c) It allowed the Central Government to control state policies
d) It reduced the importance of regional parties
4. How has the financial distribution between the Centre and States improved federalism?
a) The Central Government controls all state budgets
b) States have complete financial autonomy
c) The Finance Commission decides the distribution of resources between the Centre and States
d) The Reserve Bank of India decides how much money states get
5. Which constitutional body plays a key role in managing Centre-State relations?
a) Election Commission of India
b) Finance Commission
c) Supreme Court
d) Lok Sabha
Answers and Explanations
1. (b) Creation of linguistic states.
• States were reorganized based on language, helping to accommodate diversity and strengthen federalism .
2. (b) By allowing states to have their own official languages.
• India follows a flexible language policy where states can choose their official languages .
3. (b) It strengthened state governments by increasing regional representation.
• Coalition governments made regional parties stronger, giving states more voice in national politics .
4. (c) The Finance Commission decides the distribution of resources between the Centre and States.
• The Finance Commission ensures fair distribution of financial resources between different levels of government .
5. (b) Finance Commission.
• The Finance Commission advises on financial distribution between the Centre and States .
