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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 10 Political Science Chapter 2 – Federalism
Class 10 Political Science
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
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Q1. What is federalism?
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Federalism
Meaning: System of government with power divided between central and state authorities
अर्थ: केंद्र और राज्य प्राधिकरणों के बीच शक्ति बाँटने की शासन प्रणाली
"India follows federalism with central and state governments."
Unitary
Meaning: System where power is held by central authority
अर्थ: जहाँ शक्ति केवल केंद्र के पास होती है
"Sri Lanka follows a unitary system."
Constitution
Meaning: Fundamental laws and principles of a country
अर्थ: देश के मौलिक कानून और सिद्धांत
"The constitution guarantees power sharing."
Jurisdiction
Meaning: Legal authority to govern or decide
अर्थ: शासन या निर्णय की कानूनी अधिकारिता
"Each level of government has its own jurisdiction."
Amendment
Meaning: Official change in the constitution
अर्थ: संविधान में आधिकारिक परिवर्तन
"The 1992 amendment strengthened local governments."
Legislation
Meaning: Process of making laws
अर्थ: कानून बनाने की प्रक्रिया
"Parliament passes legislation for the country."
Taxation
Meaning: System of collecting money from citizens
अर्थ: नागरिकों से धन संग्रह की प्रणाली
"Taxation powers are divided between union and states."
Administration
Meaning: Management of government functions
अर्थ: सरकारी कार्यों का प्रबंधन
"State governments look after day-to-day administration."
Autonomy
Meaning: Right to govern oneself
अर्थ: स्वशासन का अधिकार
"States have autonomy in certain subjects."
Sovereignty
Meaning: Supreme power or authority
अर्थ: सर्वोच्च शक्ति या अधिकार
"Pooling sovereignty makes federations stronger."
Diversity
Meaning: Variety of cultures, languages, or groups
अर्थ: संस्कृति, भाषा या समूहों की विविधता
"India has linguistic and cultural diversity."
Consensus
Meaning: General agreement among groups
अर्थ: समूहों के बीच सामान्य सहमति
"Federalism needs consensus among states."
Provision
Meaning: Legal rule or requirement
अर्थ: कानूनी नियम या आवश्यकता
"The constitution has special provisions for some states."
Supremacy
Meaning: Highest authority
अर्थ: सर्वोच्च अधिकार
"Union laws have supremacy over state laws."
Dispute
Meaning: Conflict or disagreement
अर्थ: संघर्ष या असहमति
"Courts resolve disputes between governments."
Interpretation
Meaning: Explanation of meaning
अर्थ: अर्थ की व्याख्या
"The Supreme Court gives interpretation of laws."
Revenue
Meaning: Income, especially from taxes
अर्थ: आय, विशेषकर करों से
"Revenue is shared between union and states."
Guarantee
Meaning: Promise of protection or rights
अर्थ: सुरक्षा या अधिकार का वादा
"The constitution provides guarantee of state powers."
Coalition
Meaning: Alliance of political parties
अर्थ: राजनीतिक दलों का गठबंधन
"Coalition governments are common in India."
Reservation
Meaning: Allocating seats or opportunities
अर्थ: सीट या अवसर आरक्षित करना
"Reservation exists for SCs, STs, and OBCs."
Municipality
Meaning: Local urban government body
अर्थ: शहरी स्थानीय निकाय
"Municipalities manage towns and cities."
Panchayat
Meaning: Village-level local government
अर्थ: गाँव स्तर की स्थानीय सरकार
"The panchayat decides village issues."
Decentralisation
Meaning: Transfer of power to local levels
अर्थ: शक्ति का स्थानीय स्तरों पर हस्तांतरण
"Decentralisation helps democracy grow."
Democracy
Meaning: Government by elected representatives
अर्थ: निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधियों द्वारा शासन
"Democracy promotes equality and power sharing."
Scheduled Languages
Meaning: Languages officially recognised by constitution
अर्थ: संविधान द्वारा आधिकारिक रूप से मान्यता प्राप्त भाषाएँ
"Hindi is one of the 22 scheduled languages."
Residuary powers
Meaning: Powers not mentioned in any list
अर्थ: जो शक्तियाँ किसी सूची में नहीं हैं
"Union has residuary powers in India."
Union Territory
Meaning: Region governed directly by centre
अर्थ: केंद्र द्वारा शासित क्षेत्र
"Delhi is a Union Territory."
Special status
Meaning: Extra powers given to some states
अर्थ: कुछ राज्यों को दी गई अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ
"Assam enjoys special status under Article 371."
Ratification
Meaning: Formal approval of a decision
अर्थ: निर्णय की औपचारिक स्वीकृति
"Amendments need ratification by states."
Umpire
Meaning: Person who resolves disputes
अर्थ: विवाद सुलझाने वाला व्यक्ति
"The Supreme Court acts as an umpire."
Linguistic
Meaning: Relating to language
अर्थ: भाषा से संबंधित
"India created linguistic states after independence."
Regionalism
Meaning: Strong loyalty to a region
अर्थ: किसी क्षेत्र के प्रति गहरी निष्ठा
"Regionalism shapes Indian politics."
Consent
Meaning: Permission or agreement
अर्थ: अनुमति या सहमति
"Both houses must give consent for amendment."
Implementation
Meaning: Putting law into effect
अर्थ: कानून को लागू करना
"Implementation of decentralisation began in 1992."
Irrigation
Meaning: Supply of water to fields
अर्थ: खेतों में पानी की आपूर्ति
"Irrigation is in the State List."
Foreign affairs
Meaning: Relations with other countries
अर्थ: अन्य देशों से संबंध
"Foreign affairs are handled by the union."
Commerce
Meaning: Trade and business activities
अर्थ: व्यापार और वाणिज्य गतिविधियाँ
"Commerce appears in the state list."
Agriculture
Meaning: Farming practice
अर्थ: कृषि कार्य
"Agriculture is governed by state governments."
Currency
Meaning: System of money in a country
अर्थ: किसी देश की मुद्रा प्रणाली
"Currency is managed by the central government."
Legislature
Meaning: Law-making body
अर्थ: कानून बनाने वाली संस्था
"Parliament is the central legislature."
Judiciary
Meaning: System of courts
अर्थ: अदालतों की व्यवस्था
"Judiciary protects the constitution."
Executive
Meaning: Branch that implements laws
अर्थ: कानून लागू करने वाली शाखा
"The executive enforces policies."
Representation
Meaning: Having a voice in decision making
अर्थ: निर्णय लेने में आवाज़ होना
"Women have representation in panchayats."
Supreme Court
Meaning: Highest court of justice
अर्थ: सर्वोच्च न्यायालय
"Supreme Court resolves federal disputes."
Alliance
Meaning: Partnership for common purpose
अर्थ: साझा उद्देश्य के लिए साझेदारी
"Parties form alliance to govern."
Equality
Meaning: Being equal in rights and status
अर्थ: अधिकार और स्थिति में समान होना
"Federalism promotes equality among states."
Integration
Meaning: Bringing parts together into whole
अर्थ: विभिन्न भागों को मिलाना
"Federalism ensures national integration."
Conflict
Meaning: Disagreement leading to tension
अर्थ: तनाव पैदा करने वाला मतभेद
"Federal disputes often reach courts for conflict resolution."