Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Federalism is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution.
2.India follows a model of federalism that is symmetrical in nature.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Supreme Court of India acknowledged federalism as a basic feature of the Constitution in the S R Bommai v Union of India case (1994).
Statement 2 is incorrect. India follows a model of federalism that is asymmetrical in nature, meaning different states have different relationships with the Union. For example, Articles 371-A to 371-J.
Source: ForumIAS
