Choose the correctly matched pair from the following:
| (Country) | (System) |
|---|---|
| (A) Canada | Unitary |
| (B) Bolivia | Federal |
| (C) Australia | Unitary |
| (D) Spain | Federal |
[1 marks]
Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (List) | Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere) |
|---|---|
| I. Union list subjects | A. State Governments alone make laws on it. |
| II. State list subjects | B. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it. |
| III. Concurrent subjects | C. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments. |
| IV. Residuary subjects | D. Central Government legislates on new subjects. |
[1 marks]
Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically, gram sabhas are not held regularly. Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they given adequate resources. We are thus still a long way from realising the ideal of self-government.
36.1 Analyse the significance of the elected representatives in the Panchayats.
36.2 In what way has the representation of women in democracy influenced by Constitutional status for local government?
36.3 What has been the impact of granting Constitutional status to local government on the democratic landscape of the country? Analyse any two impacts.
[4 marks]
Match Column - A with Column - B and choose the correct option:
| Column - A (Subjects) | Column - B (List/Subjects) |
|---|---|
| I. Defence | 1. Concurrent List |
| II. Police | 2. Union List |
| III. Marriage | 3. State List |
| IV. Computer Software | 4. Residuary Subjects |
[1 mark]
(36.1) Explain Decentralization in democracy.
(36.2) Explain the importance of Local self Government in democracy.
(36.3) Describe any two steps taken by Indian government for decentralization.
[4 marks]