Q. Consider the following statements regarding Indian federalism:
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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.