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Question
Mention any two reasons to state that India is a federal country.
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Solution
The following are the reasons to state that India is a federal Country.
- Division of Powers: The Constitution of India clearly demarcates the powers of the Central and State governments, and both have their separate areas of jurisdiction. The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List, which define the powers and responsibilities of the Central and State governments.
- Independent Judiciary: India has an independent judiciary with the power of judicial review. The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority in the country and has the power to interpret the Constitution and resolve disputes between the Central and State governments.
- Representation of States: The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, represents the States and Union Territories with legislatures. Its members are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies using proportional representation. This structure ensures the participation of states in the federal law-making process, reinforcing India’s federal character.
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