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Standard VIII
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Separation of Religion and State
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The rules of power distribution among the different levels of government are laid down by the ______________.

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Central government
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Supreme Court.
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Constitution.
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Legal laws.
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The correct option is C Constitution.
The rules of power distribution among the different levels of government are laid down by the Constitution. It clearly mentions with the help of various lists that how power is distributed between center, state and Local bodies in India.

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