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Since the United States is a ____________ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are _ vis--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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Since the United States is a coming together type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are strong vis-a-vis the federal government. But India is a holding together type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the Central government has more powers.

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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.

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.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) A, B and C

(b) A, C and D

(d) B and C only

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct code.
a. In a federation, the power 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.

Q. In a federal system of government, powers are shared between the Central Government and the State Governments.

Q. The powers of the state and the centre are equal in a 'holding-together' type of federation.

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