Multiple choice general knowledge

The term 'federation' is not used anywhere in our constitution. This means

  1. States have the right to secede from the union

  2. States have the right to act as autonomous unit

  3. States don't have right to secede from the union

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The absence of the word 'federation' in the Constitution signifies that India is an indestructible union of destructible states - states cannot secede. This was a deliberate choice to preserve national unity.

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