Discussion
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the federalism of India?
1. Indian Federation is "an indestructible Union of destructible states"
2. Indian Federation is "an indestructible Union of indestructible states"
3. The term 'federation' has nowhere been used in the Constitution
4. The Parliament can make laws on any matter in the State List for implementing the international treaties, agreements or conventions
Answer: A
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
India is described as an indestructible Union of destructible states: the Union cannot be broken up, but Parliament can alter the boundaries of states or create and abolish them under Article 3 without their consent. That makes statement 2, 'indestructible states', wrong; it is the description of the United States.
Statement 3 is correct: Article 1 calls India a 'Union of States', and the word 'federation' does not appear in the Constitution. Statement 4 is correct: Article 253 lets Parliament legislate on any subject, including State List subjects, to implement international treaties and agreements.
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