Question

Read the following statements and choose the correct code.
a. In a federation, the power of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.
b. India is a federation because the powers of the union and state governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.
c.Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.
d. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the local government bodies.

• A. a,b and c
• B. a,c and d
• C. a and b only
• D. band d

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

a and b only

• The Constitution originally provided for a two-tier system of government, the Union Government or what we call the Central Government, representing
  
• the Union of India and the State governments. Later, a third tier of federalism was added in the form of Panchayats and Municipalities.
  

Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.