Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements I and II.

(I) In a federal system of government, all the administrative powers are vested in the Central Government.

(II) The State Governments are neither the agents of the Central Government nor do they draw their authority from it.

विकल्प

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) is false, but (II) is true.

• Both (I) and (II) are true, but (II) is not the correct explanation of (I).

• Both (I) and (II) are false.

Answer 1

(I) is false, but (II) is true.

Explanation:

Statement (I) is false because dividing power between a central authority and constituent units defines a federal system, whereas vesting all administrative powers solely in the Central Government describes a unitary system. Statement (II) is true because state governments in a federation derive their independent authority directly from the written Constitution. They operate autonomously within their assigned spheres rather than acting as subordinates or agents of the centre.