Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Indian federalism:

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

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.