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Q49 (CAPF/2026) Polity & Governance › Federalism & Emergency Provisions

Which of the following statements in respect of the nature of the federal system in India is/are correct?

1. Since the States had an independent existence prior to the formation of the Federation, the Constitution of India provided for safeguards for protecting ‘State rights', similar to the Constitution of the United States.
2. The residuary powers are reserved with the States under the Constitution of the United States, but these are with the Union under the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India has followed the Irish Constitution in vesting the residuary powers.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Indian federation is not the result of an agreement by independent states. Unlike the U.S. "coming together" federation, India is a "holding together" federation where states were created for administrative convenience and have no right to secede.

Statement 2 is correct. In the United States, the 10th Amendment reserves residuary powers to the States or the people. In India, Article 248 vests residuary powers exclusively in the Union Parliament.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Indian Constitution followed the Canadian model (British North America Act, 1867) regarding the vesting of residuary powers in the Centre. The Irish Constitution influenced the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), the method of Presidential elections, and the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha.

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