Which of the following statements is NOT true about Indian federalism?

The Union government is vested with more financial powers than the State governments

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Power to legislate on residuary subjects is vested in the Union government

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The name and boundaries of a State can be changed by the Union government without the consent of the concerned State

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The Union legislature can amend any provision of the Constitution without the consent of the State governments

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Solution

The correct option is D The Union legislature can amend any provision of the Constitution without the consent of the State governments
The Union government can only amend some provisions of Constitution without the consent of state government.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about Indian federalism?

The correct option is D The Union legislature can amend any provision of the Constitution without the consent of the State governmentsThe Union government can only amend some provisions of Constitution without the consent of state government.

The correct option is D The Union legislature can amend any provision of the Constitution without the consent of the State governments
The Union government can only amend some provisions of Constitution without the consent of state government.