Question

1. Why did India opt for a federal form of government? Explain.
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Answer 1

India opted for a federal form of government because of linguistic and regional diversity. The federal system has dual objectives that is to safeguard and promote unity of the country and accommodate regional diversity.

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Answer 2

Answer:

India is a vast country with various physical, cultural and social diversity. It is very difficult to have a single unified administrative setup. Therefore, the country opted for a federal form of government. Such a system provides a constitutional device for bringing unity in diversity by harmonising the opposing forces for the achievement of common national goals.