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

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Q: 100 (IAS/2017)

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

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Polity

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IAS

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Option 1 states that there is an independent judiciary in India. This is a true statement and it`s a feature of Indian federalism because it helps maintain law and order between the Centre and the States by adjudicating disputes between them.

Option 2 indicates that powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States. This is again a key feature of Indian federalism as it helps define the jurisdictions and responsibilities of each level of government.

Option 3 mentions the unequal representation of the federating units in the Rajya Sabha. This is also correct in terms of Indian federalism. Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, has representatives from states but the representation is not equally divided. It`s based on the population of each state.

Option 4, the correct answer, states that Indian federalism is the result of an agreement among the federating units. This is not accurate. Indian federalism was not crafted through an agreement among the federating units, but imposed by the Constitution. Therefore, Option 4 is not a feature of Indian Federalism.