Q.1. Mention three policies that have strengthened federalism in India.
Ans. The real success of federalism in India can be attributed to the nature of democratic politics in our country. This ensured that the spirit of federalism, respect for diversity and desire for living together became a shared ideal in our country.
The policies that have strengthened federalism in India are:
(i) Linguistic States
(ii) Language Policy
(iii) Centre-State Relations
Q.2. In which way does the language policy in India help our country avoid the situation that Sri Lanka is in today? (HOTS)
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Q.3. How can you say that power-sharing is more effective today than it was in the early years after the Constitution came into force? (HOTS)
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Q.4. Why is decentralisation favoured in democracy? Identify any two reasons. (2014)
Ans. Five advantages of decentralisation of power:
Q.5. Explain the structure of the new Panchayati Raj institutions, both in rural and urban areas.
Ans. Rural Local Government is known by the name of Panchayati Raj/ Democratic decentralization.
Urban areas and local bodies.
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