Question

Which of the following are not the features of Indian federal system?
1. Equality of representation to states in upper house of the parliament
2. Division of public services
3. Unified court system
Correct answer code is:

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1 and 3
• C. Only 2
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 2

Unlike American senate, where each state has two senators, Indian states do not have equality of representation in the Rajya Sabha. Thus Uttar Pradesh the largest state in terms of population has more members in upper house than other smaller populous states. The federal and state governments in US have their own officials to administer their respective laws whilst no such division exists in India. Majority of the public servants are employed by states but they administer both states and union laws. There is no dual system of courts in India. Thus unified judiciary headed by Supreme Court adjudicates the cases arising out of both state and union laws