Which of the following are the unitary features of the Indian Constitution 1 Written Constitution 2 ...........

Indian Governance and Polity(UPPCS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

Which of the following are the unitary features of the Indian Constitution?

1. Written Constitution

2. Flexibility of the Constitution

3. Single Citizenship

4. All India Services

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

Features of Constitution:

Unitary features :
Strong Centre
Single Constitution.
Flexibility of Constitution, Integrated judiciary
Single citizenship
Appointment of state governor by the Centre
All-India Services, emergency provisions, Veto over State Bills, Parliament’s Authority over State List.
Federal features:
A Federal government, is one in which powers are divided between the national government and the regional governments by the constitution itself and both operate in their respective jurisdictions independently.
The term ‘federation’ is derived from the Latin word foedus which means ‘treaty’ or ‘agreement’
Thus, a federation is a new state (political system) which is formed through a treaty or agreement between the various units.
Bicameralism: The constitution provides for a bicameral legislature consisting of Upper House (Rajya Sabha) and a Lower House (Lok Sabha).
The Written Constitution is in fact a Federal feature as it clearly demarcates power between States and the Centre.