Q.Consider the following statements regarding Indian federalism:
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A
1 only
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B
2 and 3 only
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C
1 and 3 only
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D
1, 2 and 3
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Solution
The correct option is A
1 only Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The term ‘Federation’ has nowhere been used in the Constitution. Article 1, on the other hand, describes India as a ‘Union of States’.
Statement 2 is correct: The term ‘Union of States’ implies that no state has the right to secede from the federation.
Statement 3 is correct: The term ‘Union of States’ also implies that Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement by the states.