K.C. Wheare, in his work "Federal Government," described the Indian Constitution as "quasi-federal" and also commented on its unique amendment process, which is neither as rigid as the US Constitution nor as flexible as the UK Constitution, thus finding a balance between the two extremes.
Who among the following gave the following statement about the Indian Constitution? 'Indian Constitution strikes a good balance between extreme rigidity and too much flexibility.'
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Key Debates and Decisions during constitution making)
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Answer: D. K.C. Wheare
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