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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Which one of the following is the best example of 'coming together federation' ?
  1. (A) England
  2. (B) Spain
  3. (C) India
  4. (D) Switzerland
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Model Answer

(D) Switzerland

Switzerland is the best example of a 'coming together' federation, where independent states voluntarily joined to form a federation for mutual benefit.

Explanation

There are two types of federations: 'coming together' (independent states voluntarily unite — e.g., USA, Switzerland, Australia) and 'holding together' (a large country divides power among states — e.g., India, Spain, Belgium). India is a classic example of a 'holding together' federation, so option (C) is wrong. Switzerland fits 'coming together' as historically independent cantons voluntarily united.

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