Question

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): A federal arrangement aims at reconciling freedom with unity and diversity of political cultures and identities with effective collective action.

Reason (R): India opted for a pluralistic model of nation-building.

पर्याय

• Both (A) and are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

• (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct.

Answer 1

Both (A) and are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

(Federalism is the theory of advocating federal principles for the division of powers among member units and common institutions. In contrast to unitary states, sovereignty in federal political orders is decentralised, often constitutionally, between at least two levels, so that units at each level have final authority and can self-govern in some areas. Citizens thus have political obligations to two authorities or have their rights protected by them. The division of power between the member unit and the centre can vary; typically, the centre has authority over defence and foreign policy, but member units can also play international roles. Member units' decision-making bodies may also participate in central decision-making bodies.)