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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 15 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q26

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Consider the following statements:

  1. Indian federalism is biased towards the Centre.
  2. The Constitution uses the word 'federal' explicitly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1.

  • Indian federalism is biased towards the Centre: This is correct. The Indian Constitution establishes a system that is often described as quasi-federal or 'federal in form but unitary in spirit'. The Centre holds superior powers through the Union List (which has more subjects), residuary powers, the ability to reorganize states, and emergency provisions like President's Rule (Article 356).
  • The Constitution uses the word 'federal' explicitly: This is incorrect. The term 'federal' or 'federation' is nowhere mentioned in the text of the Constitution. Instead, Article 1 describes India as a 'Union of States'.