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Polity & Governance2017
Which one of the following is not a feature to Indian federalism?

Explanation

The statement "It is the result of an agreement among the federating units" is correct in identifying a feature that does not apply to Indian federalism because India’s federal structure was not formed through a voluntary agreement between sovereign states. Instead, it emerged from a single constitutional framework established by the Constituent Assembly, which sought to unify the vast and diverse nation under a strong central authority while allowing for regional autonomy. This top-down approach differentiates Indian federalism from classical federations like the United States, where states came together through mutual consent.

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