Question

Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

• A. It provides equal representation to the states in the Rajya Sabha
• B. It provides for an independent judiciary
• C. It has a written constitution
• D. It divides the powers between the centre and the states

Answer 1

The correct option is A It provides equal representation to the states in the Rajya Sabha

India has a written constitution. The constitution provides executive powers to the President, legislative powers to the Parliament and judicial powers to the Judiciary. Indian judiciary performs its tasks independently. Part XI of Indian constitution specifies the distribution of legislative, executive and judiciary powers between the central government and the states. However, allocation of seats to states for representation in the Rajya Sabha is based on population of each state. Hence, Option A is not a feature of Indian federalism.