Which of the following provisions safeguard the federal character of Indian Polity?
1. Representation of States in the Rajya Sabha.
2. Provisions for the abolition of Legislative Councils.
3. State’s authority to pass laws on subjects in the State List.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

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Which of the following provisions safeguard the federal character of Indian Polity?
1. Representation of States in the Rajya Sabha.
2. Provisions for the abolition of Legislative Councils.
3. State&rsquo;s authority to pass laws on subjects in the State List.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

● Statement 1 is correct: This safeguards the federal character by ensuring that states have a voice in the legislative process at the central level. Each state is allocated seats in the Rajya Sabha based on its population, ensuring proportional representation.

● Statement 2 is Incorrect: Legislative Councils are part of the bicameral legislature in some states, but their abolition or creation is decided by the Parliament upon a resolution passed by the respective State Legislative Assembly. This is more of an administrative provision and does not directly safeguard the federal structure.

● Statement 3 is Correct: The Constitution grants states the authority to legislate on subjects in the State List (Seventh Schedule), which is a direct safeguard of their autonomy and federal character.

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Which of the following provisions safeguard the federal character of Indian Polity? 1. Representation of States in the Rajya Sabha. 2. Provisions for the abolition of Legislative Councils. 3. State’s authority to pass laws on subjects in the State List. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only