Consider the following statements:
A) In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.

B) India is a federation because the Power of the Union and the State Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.

C) Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.

D) India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the statements given above are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements:
A) In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.

B) India is a federation because the Power of the Union and the State Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.

C) Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.

D) India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the statements given above are correct?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

We know that in a federal government is that form of government in which the government if formed of three branches legislative, executive and judiciary and powers of federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated. Also, in a federal country like India the powers of state and central are being specified in the constitution. Therefore, the statement A and B are correct. Hence, option (c) is correct