Question

Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold true for decentralization after 1992. A. Local governments did not have any power or resources of their own. B. It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies. C. The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. D. Seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes. * 1 point A & B B & C B, C & D All of the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

A and B only

The Indian Constitution seeks to maintain the balance of power between the Centre and States by providing for a federal system of government. However, the term 'federation' has nowhere been used in the Constitution. Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes 'India, that is Bharat' as a 'Union of States', an expression which implies two things. Firstly, the Indian federation is not the result of an agreement between the States. Secondly, the states do not have a right to secede from the federation. In fact, the States of the Indian federation have no independent existence of their own. Parliament can alter their names and territories without their consent.

Answer 2

B and C are the correct

The following statements hold true for decentralization after 1992:

B. It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.

C. The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.