UPSC Polity Question
Why the phrase 'Union of States' is preferred over 'Federation of States' for India in the Constitution? 1. Unlike American Federation, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states. 2. Indian states have no right to secede from the federation. 3. In order to ensure the territorial integrity of the Indian states. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the phrase 'Union of States' was preferred for two reasons: 1. The Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among states. 2. The states have no right to secede from the federation. Statement 3 is incorrect because the territorial integrity of Indian states is not guaranteed; they are destructible.