in ou constitution, india has not been described as a federal country. did our constitution makers not know about it or did they wish to avoid talking about it?

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Our Constitution makers were not confused about the nature of our polity. They brought in the features of both Federal and Unitary constitution and declared Indian as a Union of states. They also enumerated separation of lists of jurisdiction making it a quasi-federal state.

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in ou constitution, india has not been described as a federal country. did our constitution makers not know about it or did they wish to avoid talking about it?

Dear StudentOur Constitution makers were not confused about the nature of our polity. They brought in the features of both Federal and Unitary constitution and declared Indian as a Union of states. They also enumerated separation of lists of jurisdiction making it a quasi-federal state.

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Our Constitution makers were not confused about the nature of our polity. They brought in the features of both Federal and Unitary constitution and declared Indian as a Union of states. They also enumerated separation of lists of jurisdiction making it a quasi-federal state.