SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 27

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q27

The system of federalism in India divides power between:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Answer: Centre and States

Explanation: The system of federalism in India is based on the division of powers between the Central Government (Union) and the State Governments. This distribution is clearly mentioned in the Constitution through the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule.

This ensures both levels of government function independently within their own domains while also cooperating in shared areas.

Additional Key Points:

India follows a quasi-federal system, meaning it has a strong centre with states.

The distribution of powers is given in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Union List: Defence, Foreign Affairs, Railways

State List: Police, Public Health, Agriculture

Concurrent List: Education, Marriage laws, Criminal law

Federalism in India ensures unity with diversity.

Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:

Question: Which list includes subjects like Defence and Foreign Affairs?
Answer: Union List

Question: What type of federalism does India follow?
Answer: Quasi-federal system