2022 · Q49
Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of Indian Federalism?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe federating units consented to form a union
- BResiduary powers vest with the Centre
- CSingle citizenship
- DAn extensive Union and Concurrent list
Explanation
India is described as an ‘indestructible Union of destructible states’ — the states never consented to form the Union and have no right to secede. Residuary powers with the Centre, single citizenship, and long Union and Concurrent Lists ARE features of Indian federalism. So A is not a characteristic.