India has a quasi-federal structure where power is divided between the central government and the state governments. However, the central government holds more power, especially during emergencies, and has a more dominant role, which leans towards a unitary system.
Indian Constitution is : but combination of both
Asked in Junior Legal Officer 2019 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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Answer: D. Neither Unitary nor Federal but combination of both
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