Federalism: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Federalism is chapter 14 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- What is federalism; features and types (coming together, holding together)
- Federal provisions of the Indian Constitution: Union, State and Concurrent lists
- How federalism is practised: linguistic states, language policy, centre-state relations
- Decentralisation and the 1992 constitutional amendment
- Panchayati Raj institutions and municipalities
What examiners usually ask
- Describe the key features of federalism
- How is federalism practised in India? Explain the role of linguistic states and language policy
- What steps were taken in 1992 to make the third tier of democracy more powerful and effective?
Exam tip
The 1992 amendment points (regular elections, reservation for SC/ST/OBC and one-third for women, State Election Commission, State Finance Commission) make a complete 5-mark answer, so memorise all of them.
Federalism on other boards and exams
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Federalism for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Federalism in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Federalism is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Federalism MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.