Which of the following is incorrect regarding the unitary features of the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is D

Sol: The correct answer is (d) Lack of flexibility in the Constitution

Key Points:

The Indian Constitution is not rigid and has the capacity to be amended, which makes it flexible to accommodate changing needs over time. Although some parts of the Constitution (like the federal provisions) are more difficult to amend, the process of amendment, as laid down in Article 368, allows for both major and minor changes.

The Constitution provides a flexible framework for governance, with provisions for modification through legislation and other processes. For example:

• Certain provisions of the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament.
• Other provisions, particularly those affecting the federal structure, require a special majority of Parliament and ratification by states.

This flexibility contrasts with rigid constitutions, where amendments are either difficult or not possible.

All other option:

Strong center:

• The Indian Constitution gives significant power to the central government (or Union government), reflecting a unitary feature. For example, the Union List, which includes areas of governance exclusively under the Union's control, ensures a strong central authority.

​Inequality of representation:

• ​The Indian system has some inequality in representation, particularly in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), where states with smaller populations are overrepresented relative to their population size. This reflects a unitary feature, where the central government has more power compared to smaller states.

​All India Services:

• The All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS) are a unique feature of the Indian Constitution, and these services serve both the Union and state governments. They reinforce a unitary feature by ensuring that a common administrative framework operates across the country, strengthening national integration.​
  

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