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    The Constitution of India provides for a ____________ structure of governance in the form of Parliamentary Democracy both at the Centre and the State.
    Question

    The Constitution of India provides for a ____________ structure of governance in the form of Parliamentary Democracy both at the Centre and the State.

    A.

    singular system

    B.

    dual system

    C.

    quasi-federal

    D.

    federal

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) Quasi-federal.

    Explanation:
    The Constitution of India adopts a quasi-federal structure, which combines both federal and unitary features. It is federal in nature with a division of powers between the Centre and the States, but it has unitary characteristics, especially in times of emergency, where the Centre's power becomes dominant.

    Information Booster:

    • While India follows a federal system in its governance, it has a strong centralizing tendency due to provisions like the power of the Union during emergencies.

    • The parliamentary system of government operates at both the national and state levels, where the executive is drawn from the legislature.

    Additional Knowledge:
    (a) Singular system is not the term used for India's structure.
    (b) Dual system is not the right description as it implies an equal distribution of powers, which is not the case in India.
    (d) Federal refers to a strict division of powers, but India's structure has both federal and unitary elements.

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