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Which of the following statements are correct about “holding together” federations?


A

Powers are equally distributed among central, provincial, and state Governments.

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B

Both State and Central Governments have equal power

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C

State Governments are more powerful than the State Governments

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D

Central Governments are more powerful than the State Governments.

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Solution

The correct option is D

Central Governments are more powerful than the State Governments.


Answer:

The correct answer is option (d) – Central Governments are more powerful than the State Governments.

  • India, Belgium, and Spain are examples of “Holding Together” federations.
  • In the holding together type of federation unequal powers are given to different constituent units of the federation.
  • Some constituent units are given special powers. In the “Coming Together” federation, all the States have equal powers.
  • In the Holding Together federations a large country divides its powers between the National Government and the Constituent states.

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