Q1. India is a federal state because of
(a) Dual Citizenship prevalent here
(b) Dual judiciary
(c) Share of power between the Centre and the States
(d) Written Constitution
(UPSC Prelims 1987)
Answer: (c) Share of power between the Centre and the States
Explanation: India’s federal structure is defined by the division of powers between the Union and State governments, as outlined in the Constitution. This ensures decentralized governance, a hallmark of federalism.