Question

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

• A. Powers are equally distributed among central, provincial, and state Governments.
• B. Both State and Central Governments have equal power
• C. State Governments are more powerful than the State Governments
• D. Central Governments are more powerful than the State Governments.

Answer 1

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.