Question

Holding together federations do not give equal power to do its constituent units. Describe with examples in Indian context.

Answer 1

Holding together means power is shared among different states and local governments by central government. Such as in India center al government is more powerful than the other government such as central government can make law at national level while state government in make law in civil or state level

Answer 2

Answer: Holding together means power is shared among different states and local governments by central government. Such as in India center al government is more powerful than the other government such as central government can make law at national level while state government in make law in civil or state level

Explanation:

a) All states in the Indian Union do not have identical powers. For example, Jammu and Kashmir enjoys a special status and has its own constitution.

(b) Many provisions of the Indian Constitution do not apply here.

(c) Indians who are not the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir cannot buy land or house there.

(d) Smaller units called Union Territories do not have the powers of a state. The Central Government has special powers in running these areas.