Question

why did the makers of our constitution declare India to be a union of states ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

India became a Union of states because it consisted of both

British—ruled territories as well as many princely states. Some sub-political

units of India have a special status.

 (i) French and

Portuguese—ruled territories were given the status of Union territory.

 (ii) Jammu and

Kashmir joined India on a special condition.

 (iii) Some units were

too small to become independent states. They were made Union Territories.

 (iv) States in the

north-east have been given a special status as they have a large tribal

population with a distinct history and culture.