Question

Why did the makers of our constitution declare India to be a union of states? Why were some sub-political unites of india given a special states?

Answer 1

(1) India became a ‘Union of states’ because it consisted of both British ruled territories as well as many princely states.
(2) Some sub-political units of India have a special status :
(i) All British ruled regions have the same status.
(ii) All princely states that have voluntarily joined have the same status as British ruled territory.
(iii) French and Portuguese ruled territories were given the status of Union Territory.
(iv) Jammu & Kashmir joined India on a special condition.

Answer 2

India was earlier consists of both British-ruled territories as well as many princely states. Hence, India become a Union of States.

1. Special status of uniyon Territory were given to those French and Portuguese rule territories.

2. Jammy and Kashmir were joined India in some special condition.

3. Small size of some states leads to their formation in Union Territory.

4. Special status has also be given to the states of North-East as they have a large tribal population, distinct history and culture.