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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the Union and the States under the Constitution of India?

  1. A
    India follows a completely federal system.
  2. B
    India follows a completely unitary system.
  3. C
    India has a quasi-federal system with a strong Centre.
  4. D
    States have more power than the Centre.

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The Constitution of India establishes a system of governance that is often described as 'quasi-federal' or 'federal with a unitary bias'. It possesses features of both a federation (dual polity, division of powers) and a unitary state (single citizenship, integrated judiciary, emergency provisions favoring the Centre).

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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the Union and the States under the Constitution of India?
A
India follows a completely federal system.
B
India follows a completely unitary system.
C
India has a quasi-federal system with a strong Centre.
D
States have more power than the Centre.

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