India opted for a federal form of government because of ____________________.

vast-territory

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cultural inteartion

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linguistic and regional diversity

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administrative convenience

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Solution

The correct option is C linguistic and regional diversity
Option C is the correct answer. India opted for a federal form of government because of linguistic and regional diversity. The federal system has dual objectives that is to safeguard and promote unity of the country and accommodate regional diversity.

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Consider the following statements.

A. In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.

B. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.

C. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.

D. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the local government bodies.

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(a) A, B and C

(b) A, C and D

(d) B and C only

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d. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the local government bodies.

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