India as a Federal Country
India as a Federal Country: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Federalism in India, Three-tier System of Government, Three Fold Distribution of Power in Indian Constitution, Administration of Union Territories by Central Government, etc.
Important Questions on India as a Federal Country
India had emerged as an independent nation after a painful and bloody partition. Soon after Independence, several princely states became a part of the country.
Soon after India got Independence, all the princely states became independent nations.
The Central Government has special powers in running Union Territories.
_____ (State list/ Concurrent list) contains subjects of State and local importance such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation.
_____ (State list/Union list) includes subjects of national importance such as the defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communications and currency.
_____ (Unitary system/Federalism)is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country.
