CAPF AC 2016 PYQ with Answer — Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

2016 · Q85

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

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AEvery State Government has powers of its own
BCourts have the power to interpret the Constitution and the powers of different levels of Government
CStates are subordinate to the Central Government
DSources of revenue for each level of Government are clearly specified

Explanation

Indian federalism gives each level constitutionally assigned powers, judicial interpretation of the division of powers, and specified revenue sources, so (A), (B), and (D) are genuine features. Statement (C) is NOT a feature: states are not subordinate to the Centre; both derive authority from the Constitution with their own spheres. Note: one published key gives (A), but (A) is plainly a federal feature, so (C) is unambiguously the 'not a feature'.