UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

  1. The independence of judiciary is safeguarded.
  2. The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.
  3. The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.
  4. The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.

Answer

Correct Answer

The independence of judiciary is safeguarded.

Explanation

An independent judiciary that acts as umpire in Centre-State disputes and interprets the Constitution is an essential feature of a federal system. The other options describe features of representative government or of fundamental rights, not federalism as such.

Topics: features of indian federation, federalism, independent judiciary as a federal feature, polity & governance