Question

Q49) Consider the following statements :
1. Indian federation can be compared to that of US federation.
2. The 'Union' mentioned in the Art.1 includes the names of states and union territories.
Which of the above is/are true?

• A. a) 1 only
  
• B. b) 2 only
  
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
  
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A a) 1 only


Ans: A
Article 1 describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. The country is described as ‘Union’ although its Constitution is federal in structure. According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation. The federation is a Union because it is indestructible.

India has single citizenship while the US has dual citizenship.