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  Read the given article carefully and answer the given question Some Nepalese citizens were discussing the proposals on the adoption of federalism in their new constitution. This is what some of them said: Khag Raj: I don't like federalism. It would lead to reservation of seats for different caste groups as in India. Sarita: Ours in not a very big country. We don't need federalism. Babu Lal; I am hopeful that the Terai areas will get more autonomy if they get their own state government. Ram Ganesh: I like federalism because it will mean that powers that were earlier enjoyed by the king will now be exercised by our elected representatives. If you were participating in this conversation what would be your response to each of these? Which of these reflect a wrong understanding of what federalism is? What makes India a federal country?

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   (i) Our Constitution has clearly provided distribution of legislative power between Union Government and the State Government. Formation of nuclear policy is a matter of national importance and it comes under union list in which only union can take decision. So, despite its opposition of Central Governments nuclear policy, Government of Rajasthan cannot prevent Central Government to conduct the nuclear test. (ii) In our Constitution education comes under concurrent that for which both the union and state can make laws. So, Sikkim Government has within its right to launch a new text book whether it is like by the Central Government or not. Sikkim Government does not need prior permission of Union Government. But if there is any controversy regarding content of the book which can affect our national interest then Union government can intervene. (iii) In our Constitution police matter comes under state list and police has the responsibility to maintain law and order in the state. So, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa has full right to manage the law and order situation in their states in response to naxalism. Prime minister of India or Union Government can not force the state to obey their order on police matter. But both Union and State government can not ignore the problems of naxalism which is present in almost ten states. So it is will be better that different states government along with union government comes together and form a common policy to tackle with this problem.