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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

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?