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Q25. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

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Statement (d) is incorrect and hence the correct option: Unlike the American federation, the Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among the federating states, and states have no right to secede from the Union. As Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated, India is 'an indestructible union of destructible states.'

Statements (a), (b), and (c) are true features of Indian federalism.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q25)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Federalism & State Governments
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 25 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Polity (Federalism & State Governments) question is Option (D): "It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Federalism & State Governments". You can explore all repeated questions from Federalism & State Governments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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