Question
Consider the following statements: 1. The term
āfederationā has nowhere been used in the Constitution 2. Indian federation is the result of an agreement between the states like the American federation. 3. In India the states are indestructible. Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?Solution
ā Statement 1 is correct: The term āfederationā is not mentioned in the Constitution. Instead, Article 1 of the Constitution describes India as a āUnion of Statesā. ā Statement 2 is incorrect: The Indian federal system is based on the Canadian model and not on the American model. Canadian model is different from the American model as it has a very strong centre which is also one of the features of Indian Constitution. ā Statement 3 is incorrect: In India the states are destructible. Unlike in other federations, the states in India have no right to territorial integrity. The Parliament can by unilateral action change the area, boundaries or name of any state.
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