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Chapter 2Political ScienceCBSE Class 10

Federalism

from Democratic Politics – II

Federalism is Chapter 2 of NCERT Class 10 Political Science. The chapter covers Introduction, What is federalism?, What makes India a federal country?, How is federalism practised?, and more. Use this public guide to revise the official topic structure before asking Lerno for step-by-step help.

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Topics covered

5 sections
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Introduction

Introduction
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What is federalism?

Introduction
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What makes India a federal country?

Introduction
04

How is federalism practised?

IntroductionLinguistic StatesLanguage policyCentre-State relations
05

Decentralisation in India

Introduction

Key concepts

IntroductionWhat is federalism?What makes India a federal country?How is federalism practised?Decentralisation in IndiaIntroductionLinguistic StatesLanguage policyCentre-State relations

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What is covered in Federalism?

Federalism is Chapter 2 in NCERT Class 10 Political Science. The verified chapter structure includes Introduction, What is federalism?, What makes India a federal country?, How is federalism practised?, Decentralisation in India.

How should I revise Federalism?

Revise the chapter topic by topic: start with Introduction, What is federalism?, What makes India a federal country?, then practice questions that mix definitions, examples, and application steps.

Can I use Lerno for Class 10 Political Science questions?

Yes. Lerno is built for CBSE students and uses NCERT-grounded context so students can ask for explanations, practice prompts, and step-by-step guidance for this chapter.

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Explain Introduction from Federalism and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain What is federalism? from Federalism and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain What makes India a federal country? from Federalism and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain How is federalism practised? from Federalism and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Decentralisation in India from Federalism and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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