If you’re studying Class 10 Civics (Political Science), Chapter 2 “Federalism” is essential as it explains how power is divided between central and state governments in India. To help you revise better, here are free downloadable PDF notes & handwritten summaries (2025) based on the NCERT syllabus. Perfect for exam prep & quick revision.
What You’ll Learn in Federalism
- Definition and key features of federalism.
- Difference between Unitary and Federal systems.
- Constitutional division of powers (Union List, State List, Concurrent List).
- How federalism is practised in India (centre-state relations, decentralization, local bodies).
- Challenges and strengths of India’s federal structure.
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Tips to Use These Notes Well
- Start reading from the NCERT textbook to understand concepts, then use these PDFs to revise.
- Note down the differences between Unitary and Federal systems with examples.
- Learn the Union, State, and Concurrent lists well.
- Revise centre-state relations and how decentralization works in India.
- Practice last year questions or sample questions from these notes to test your understanding.
