NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 2: Federalism

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of state boundaries in India: 1. At the time of independence, the provinces were organized primarily based on linguistic distinctiveness to ensure cultural homogeneity. 2. The integration of princely states involved their merger into existing provinces or the creation of new administrative units. 3. The renaming of states, such as Mysore to Karnataka, reflects the constitutional flexibility regarding the identity of constituent units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding the political history of the West Indies Federation: | Feature/Event | Description 1. | Formation Year | 1958 2. | Central Authority | Strong central government with control over unit economies 3. | Dissolution | Formally dissolved in 1962 due to political competition 4. | Treaty of Chiguaramas | Established the Caribbean Community in 1973 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to the essential characteristics of a federal system, consider the following statements: 1. It mandates a system of dual citizenship to foster regional and national loyalties simultaneously. 2. It requires a written constitution that serves as the supreme source of power for both the central and regional governments. 3. It necessitates an independent judiciary to adjudicate disputes regarding the division of powers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which statement best describes the Indian Constitution's approach to federalism?

Article 1 of the Constitution describes India as: