Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 7 practice quiz in English part 2 Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 7practice quiz in English part 2 1 / 201. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to the smooth functioning of a federation? A. Domination of one unit or State over others. B. Clearly defined division of powers between the centre and the States. C. Demands for secession by aggrieved units. D. Lack of trust and cooperation between the centre and the States. Explanation: A clear division of powers is essential for a federation, while lack of trust, domination, and secessionist demands are challenges. 2 / 202. Which of the following is NOT a reason for conflicts between the centre and the States in India? A. Demands for more autonomy by States. B. The existence of a Supreme Court to resolve disputes. C. Disputes over the sharing of resources. D. The role of the Governor in State politics. Explanation: The Supreme Court plays a crucial role in resolving disputes, not creating them.3 / 203. Which of the following is NOT a reason for conflicts in India’s federal system? A. Disputes over the sharing of river waters. B. Uniform representation of States in the Rajya Sabha. C. The role of the Governor. D. Demands for autonomy by States. Explanation: Conflicts arise due to demands for autonomy, interstate disputes, and the role of the Governor, not due to representation in the Rajya Sabha. 4 / 204. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for President’s rule in any State? A. Article 257 B. Article 356 C. Article 370 D. Article 368 Explanation: Article 356 allows for President’s rule in a State if the government cannot be run according to the Constitution. 5 / 205. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the creation of linguistic States in India? A. To promote national unity by enforcing one language. B. To meet the need for greater administrative efficiency. C. To meet the demands for a separate State. D. To recognize the distinct unity around a common language, region, and culture. Explanation: Linguistic States were created to recognize the distinct unity around a common language, region, and culture, not to enforce one language. 6 / 206. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the special provisions granted to certain States in India? A. Historical circumstances and need for greater autonomy. B. Hilly terrain and geographical challenges. C. Sizeable indigenous tribal population with a distinct history and culture. D. Economic superiority and development. Explanation: Special provisions are granted to States based on factors like tribal population, geographical challenges, and historical circumstances, not economic superiority. 7 / 207. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the creation of a strong central government in India? A. To address social problems like poverty and inequality. B. To promote rapid economic development and planning. C. To maintain national unity and integrity. D. To encourage regionalism and secessionist tendencies. Explanation: A strong central government was created to counter regionalism and secessionist tendencies, not to encourage them.8 / 208. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to India’s federal system? A. The existence of a written Constitution. B. Demands for autonomy by States. C. The role of the Governor in State politics. D. Interstate disputes over borders and river waters. Explanation: A written Constitution is a cornerstone of India’s federal system, while interstate disputes, autonomy demands, and the Governor’s role pose challenges.9 / 209. Which of the following statements is true about the division of powers in India? A. The States have complete control over their resources. B. The central government has more revenue sources than the States. C. The central government has no role in the economic decision-making of the States. D. The States have more financial resources than the central government. Explanation: The Constitution centralizes economic and financial powers in the hands of the central government, leaving States with limited revenue sources. 10 / 2010. Which of the following countries faced a division due to excessive centralization of power? A. USA B. USSR C. Germany D. India Explanation: The USSR broke up into several independent countries due to excessive centralization of power and the dominance of Russia over other regions. 11 / 2011. Which of the following is NOT a special provision granted to certain States in India? A. Exemption from the application of certain central laws. B. Reservation of seats for tribal communities in State legislatures. C. The power to secede from the Indian Union. D. Greater autonomy in managing their cultural and linguistic affairs. Explanation: No State in India has the power to secede from the Union.12 / 2012. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the demand for new States in India? A. Assertion of cultural and linguistic identity. B. To weaken the central government's authority. C. Desire for greater administrative efficiency. D. Need for better governance and development. Explanation: Demands for new States are driven by factors like administrative efficiency, cultural identity, and better governance, not to weaken the central government.13 / 2013. Which of the following is a feature of the Indian federal system? A. The central government has the power to dismiss State governments under certain circumstances. B. The Constitution explicitly mentions the word "federation." C. States have the power to secede from the Union. D. Dual citizenship for citizens. Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for President’s rule under Article 356, allowing the central government to dismiss State governments in specific situations. 14 / 2014. What is the most important feature of the federal system adopted by the Indian Constitution? A. The principle of dominance of the central government. B. The principle of competition between the centre and the States. C. The principle of cooperation between the centre and the States. D. The principle of complete autonomy to the States. Explanation: The Indian Constitution emphasizes cooperation and unity between the central government and the States. 15 / 2015. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system? A. A system of dual citizenship for citizens. B. An independent judiciary to resolve disputes between the centre and the States. C. Emergency provisions that can temporarily centralize power. D. A bicameral legislature with representation for States in the Rajya Sabha. Explanation: India has a single citizenship system, not dual citizenship.16 / 2016. Which of the following is NOT a feature of federalism? A. An independent judiciary to settle disputes. B. Centralization of all powers in the hands of the central government. C. Division of powers between the central government and the States. D. A written constitution that is considered supreme. Explanation: Federalism involves a division of powers between different levels of government, not centralization. 17 / 2017. Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by States in their quest for greater autonomy? A. Administrative powers B. Financial autonomy C. Cultural and linguistic issues D. Complete secession from the Union Explanation: While States demand more autonomy in various aspects, they do not seek complete secession from the Indian Union. 18 / 2018. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to the smooth functioning of a federation? A. Lack of trust and cooperation between different units. B. Domination of one unit or region over others. C. Demands for secession by aggrieved units. D. Clearly defined division of powers between different levels of government. Explanation: A clear division of powers is essential for a federation, not a challenge to its functioning.19 / 2019. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the creation of a strong central government in India? A. To promote regionalism and linguistic diversities. B. To handle socio-economic problems like poverty and illiteracy. C. To stem disintegration and bring about social and political change. D. To integrate princely states into the Indian Union. Explanation: A strong central government was created to ensure unity, not to promote regionalism. 20 / 2020. Which of the following is NOT a special provision granted to certain States in India? A. Greater autonomy in making laws on certain subjects. B. Exemption from the application of the Directive Principles of State Policy. C. Independent sources of revenue and greater control over resources. D. Reservation of seats for tribal communities in State legislatures. Explanation: While some States have greater autonomy in lawmaking and exemption from certain provisions, they do not have independent sources of revenue.Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
