NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Pol Science Chapter 7 Federalism संघवाद
Important Questions for Class 11 Political Science Chapter 7 Federalism
Question 1:
From the list of following events which ones would you identify with the functioning of federalism? Why?
√ The Centre on Tuesday announced Sixth Schedule status to GNLF-led Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, which would ensure greater autonomy to the governing body in the Hill district of West Bengal. A tripartite Memorandum of Settlement was signed in New Delhi between the Centre, West Bengal government and the Subhas Ghising-led Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) after two days of hectic deliberations.
√ Government for action plan for rain-hit States: Centre has asked the rain-ravaged States to submit detailed plans for reconstruction to enable it to respond to their demands for extra relief expeditiously.
√ New Commissioner for Delhi: The Capital is getting a new municipal commissioner. Confirming this, present MCD
Commissioner Rakesh Mehta said he has received his transfer orders and that he is likely to be replaced by IAS officer Ashok Kumar, who is serving as the Chief Secretary in Arunachal Pradesh. Mehta, a 1975 batch IAS officer, has been heading the MCD for about three-and-a-half years
√ CU Status for Manipur University: Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill to convert the Manipur University into a Central University with the Human Resource Development Minister promising such institutions in the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim as well.
√ Funds released: The Centre has released Rs. 553 lakh to Arunachal Pradesh under its rural water supply scheme. The first instalment was of Rs. 466.81 lakh.
√ We’ll teach the Biharis how to live in Mumbai: Around 100 Shiv Sainiks stormed J. J. Hospital, disrupted daily operations, raised slogans and threatened to take matters into their own hands if no action was taken against non-Maharashtrian students.
√ Demand for dismissal of Government: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in a representation submitted to State Governor recently, has demanded dismissal of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government for its alleged financial mismanagement and embezzlement of public money.
√ NDA government asks naxalites to surrender arms: Amid a walkout by opposition RJD and its allies Congress and CPI (M), the Bihar government today appealed to the naxalites to shun the path of violence and reaffirmed its pledge to root out unemployment to usher in a new era of development in Bihar.
Question 2:
Think which of the following statements would be correct. State why.
√ Federalism enhances the possibility of people from different regions to interact without the fear of one’s culture being imposed upon them by others.
√ Federal system will hinder easier economic transaction between two different regions that have distinct types of resources.
√ A federal system will ensure that the powers of those at the centre will remain limited.
Question 3:
Based on the first few articles of Belgian constitution – given below
– explain how federalism is visualised in that country. Try and write a similar Article for the Constitution of India.
Title I: On Federal Belgium, its components and its territory.
Article 1 : Belgium is a Federal State made up of communities and regions.
Article 2 : Belgium is made up of three communities: The French Community, the Flemish Community and the
German Community.
Article 3 : Belgium is made up of three regions: The Walloon region, the Flemish region and the Brussels region.
Article 4 : Belgium has four linguistic regions: The Frenchspeaking region, the Dutch-speaking region, the bilingual region of Brussels Capital and the German-speaking region. Each «commune» (county borough) of the Kingdom is part of one of these linguistic regions. ……..
Article 5 : The Walloon region is made up of the following provinces: The Walloon Brabant, Hainault, Liege, Luxemburg and Namur. The Flemish region is made up of the following provinces: Antwerp, the Flemish Brabant, West Flanders, East Flanders and Limburg. ……
Question 4:
Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism.
Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
a. division of powers among the centre and the States,
b. distribution of financial resources,
c. methods of resolving inter-State disputes and
d. appointment of Governors
Question 5:
Which of the following should be the basis for formation of a State? Why?
a. Common Language
b. Common economic interests
c. Common religion
d. Administrative convenience
Question 6:
Majority of people from the States of north India – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar—speak Hindi. If all these States are combined to form one State, would it be in tune with the idea of federalism? Give arguments.
Question 7:
List four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the central government than the State government.
भारतीय संविधान की ऐसी चार विशेषताओं का उल्लेख करें जिसमे प्रादेशिक सरकार की अपेक्षा केन्द्रीय सरकार को ज्यादा शक्ति प्रदान की गई है
Answer
The four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the Central Government are:
1. Strong Centre: The Union Government has more powers than the State Governments in several important matters.
2. Union List: The Central Government has exclusive power to make laws on subjects like defence, foreign affairs and currency.
3. Residuary Powers: The Central Government has the power to make laws on subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists.
4. Emergency Provisions: During an emergency, the Central Government can exercise greater control over the State Governments.
भारतीय संविधान की चार विशेषताएँ, जो केंद्र सरकार को राज्य सरकारों से अधिक शक्तिशाली बनाती हैं, निम्नलिखित हैं:
1. शक्तिशाली केंद्र: केंद्र सरकार को कई महत्त्वपूर्ण मामलों में राज्य सरकारों से अधिक शक्तियाँ प्राप्त हैं।
2. संघ सूची: रक्षा, विदेश नीति और मुद्रा जैसे विषयों पर कानून बनाने का विशेष अधिकार केंद्र सरकार को है।
3. अवशिष्ट शक्तियाँ: तीनों सूचियों में शामिल न किए गए विषयों पर कानून बनाने का अधिकार केंद्र सरकार को प्राप्त है।
4. आपातकालीन प्रावधान: आपातकाल के दौरान केंद्र सरकार राज्य सरकारों पर अधिक नियंत्रण रख सकती है।
Question 8:
Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?
बहुत से प्रदेश राज्यपाल की भूमिका को लेखर नाखुश क्यों हैं?
Answer
Many States are unhappy with the role of the Governor because:
- The Governor is appointed by the Central Government and not elected by the people of the State.
- The Central Government sometimes uses the Governor to interfere in the working of State Governments.
- Governors sometimes delay giving approval to bills passed by the State Legislature.
- The Governor may recommend President’s Rule in a State, which can create political problems.
Therefore, many States feel that the Governor’s office is sometimes used to weaken the autonomy of State Governments.
बहुत से प्रदेश राज्यपाल की भूमिका को लेखर नाखुश हैं, क्योंकि:
- राज्यपाल की नियुक्ति केंद्र सरकार द्वारा की जाती है, न कि राज्य की जनता द्वारा।
- केंद्र सरकार कभी-कभी राज्य सरकारों के कामकाज में हस्तक्षेप करने के लिए राज्यपाल का उपयोग करती है।
- राज्यपाल कभी-कभी राज्य विधानमंडल द्वारा पारित विधेयकों को मंजूरी देने में देरी करते हैं।
- राज्यपाल किसी राज्य में राष्ट्रपति शासन लगाने की सिफारिश कर सकते हैं, जिससे राजनीतिक समस्याएँ उत्पन्न हो सकती हैं।
इसलिए, अनेक राज्यों का मानना है कि राज्यपाल के पद का उपयोग कभी-कभी राज्य सरकारों की स्वायत्तता को कमजोर करने के लिए किया जाता है।
Question 9:
President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State whether any of the following conditions are a fit case for imposition of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.
√ two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the opposition is demanding dismissal of the State government.
√ Kidnapping of young children for ransom is on rise. The number of crimes against women are increasing.
√ No political party has secured majority in the recent elections of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs from the other parties may be lured to support a political party in return for money.
√ Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.
√ More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.
√ In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.
Question 10:
What are the demands raised by States in their quest for greater autonomy?
ज्यादा स्वायत्तता की चाह में प्रदेशों ने क्या माँगें उठाई हैं?
Answer
The States have raised the following demands for greater autonomy:
(1) More Powers: States demanded more powers and authority in decision-making.
(2) Financial Autonomy: They demanded more financial resources and a greater share of the revenue collected by the Centre.
(3) Control over Subjects: They demanded greater control over subjects included in the State List.
(4) Administrative Autonomy: They demanded freedom from unnecessary interference by the Central Government in their administration.
(5) Role in Central Government: They demanded a greater say in the decisions and policies of the Central Government.
राज्यों ने अधिक स्वायत्तता प्राप्त करने के लिए निम्नलिखित माँगें उठाई हैं:
(1) अधिक शक्तियाँ: राज्यों ने निर्णय लेने के लिए अधिक अधिकारों की माँग की।
(2) वित्तीय स्वायत्तता: राज्यों ने अधिक आर्थिक संसाधनों तथा केन्द्र द्वारा एकत्रित राजस्व में अधिक हिस्से की माँग की।
(3) राज्य सूची पर नियंत्रण: राज्यों ने राज्य सूची के विषयों पर अधिक नियंत्रण की माँग की।
(4) प्रशासनिक स्वायत्तता: राज्यों ने केन्द्र सरकार के अनावश्यक हस्तक्षेप से मुक्ति की माँग की।
(5) केन्द्र में भागीदारी: राज्यों ने केन्द्र सरकार की नीतियों और निर्णयों में अधिक भागीदारी की माँग की।
Question 11:
Should some States be governed by special provisions?
Does this create resentment among other States? Does this help in forging greater unity among the regions of the country?
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Pol Science Chapter 7 Federalism संघवाद
