Question

Which of the following constitute unitary features as provided in the Constitution of India?

P: A strong Centre.

Q: Adequate financial resources for the Centre and the States.

R: A single Constitution for the Union and the States.

S: Division of legislative and administrative powers between the Union and the States.

Options

• P and Q

• R and S

• P and R

• Q and S

Answer 1

P and R

Explanation:

A strong Centre and a single Constitution are unitary features. The Centre has overriding legislative and financial powers in many areas, and states cannot make separate constitutions. So, together these give India a unitary bias within its federal framework.