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Indian federalism is symmetrical, where the power of the states is equivalent to that of the Union.

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Q. Consider the following four 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.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Since the United States is a ___________________ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are ______________vis-à vis the federal government. But India is a _____________________ type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the ____________ government has more powers.

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Q.3. Why was Federation set up in India?
Ans. The federation was necessitated by the special circumstances and environment of society. The following circumstances compelled the framers of the Indian Constitution to adopt the federal form of government in the country:
(iii) Necessary for Integration of Princely States: There were a number of princely states which were left independent by the Indian Union, so federation was thought to be the best solution.

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