UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank The Constitution of India : Preamble, Territory, Citizenship, Federalism, Parliamentary Democracy

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, while admitting the need for the strong Centre, did make a strong case for India?s federalism. His arguments included:

1. The States have a separate list - the State List - on whose subjects, they can make laws.

2. There is a dual polity in India.

3. The states, if they so wish, can secede from the federation.

4. The Centre can-not eliminate the States. Choose the code containing the correct statements.

A) 1, 2, 3

B) 1, 2, 4

C) 1, 3, 4

D) 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

In the Indian federal system, the states, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has said, have no right to secede from the federation.