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Federal System in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Characterized by dual governance: the Union at the center and states at the periphery. The Seventh Schedule outlines separate, concurrent, and union lists. Despite featuring federal elements like a written Constitution and an independent judiciary, India is often called “quasi-federal” due to a strong central government, single citizenship, and the ability of Parliament to reorganize states unilaterally. State and central governments coordinate on key areas such as finance and planning through institutions like the Finance Commission and Inter-State Council. The Supreme Court adjudicates center-state disputes, ensuring the union’s cohesion. Understanding India’s federal traits clarifies how diverse regions unite within a single constitutional framework.

Practice Questions

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?