2022 · Q18
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
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- ACourts can interpret the Constitution and powers of different levels of the Government.
- BSources of revenue for the Union Government and the State Governments are specified.
- CPowers of the Union and the States are specified in the Constitution.
- DIndian federalism is based on the principle of Separation of Powers.
Explanation
Option D is not a feature of Indian federalism: the separation of powers (between legislature, executive and judiciary) is a distinct constitutional doctrine, not a defining attribute of a federal system — India follows it only in a broad, non-rigid sense. Statement A is a genuine federal feature: independent courts interpret the Constitution and adjudicate Union–State disputes. Statement B is true: revenue sources for the Union and States are specified in the Constitution (Seventh Schedule and Finance Commission provisions). Statement C is true: Union, State and Concurrent List powers are specified in the Constitution. Hence option D.