Question

maintain any five main features which make India a federal country​

Answer 1

Answer:

Features of federalism are :  

1) There are two or more levels of government.

2) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens , but each tier has its own jurisdiction in in specific matters of legislation , taxation and administration.

3)The jurisdiction of the respective tiers of government are specified in the constitution.

4) Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the power of different level of government.

5)The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both levels of government.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) There are two or more levels of government. India has three levels . (ii) Each level of government has its own jurisdiction in matters of legislation, taxation and administration even though they govern the same citizens. (iii) Power and functions of each tier of government is specified and guaranteed by Constitution. (iv) The Supreme Court has been given power to settle disputes between different levels of governments. (v) Fundamental provisions of the Constitution cannot be altered by any one level of government. It applies to India also.

(vi) Sources of revenue between different levels is specified by the Constitution.