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Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given at the end:

Assert ion (A) :The Constitution of India provides for a federal system.
Reason (R): It has created a very strong centre.

Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and R is correct explanation of A
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (A) is true (R) is false
  4. (A) is false (R) is true

Answer:

Option B: Both (A) and (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A”.

India has a federal system, with power divided between the central and state governments.

The Indian Constitution does create a strong center compared to many other federal systems, with powers like emergency provisions and residuary powers vested in the central government.

However, strong center is not the correct explanation for the federal nature of the constitution.