UPSC Polity Question
Which of the following is/are salient features of the Constitution of India? 1. Three-tier Governance model 2. Judicial Supremacy over parliamentary sovereignty 3. Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility 4. Larger dependence on Conventions 5. Single Citizenship How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. Only four
D. All five
Correct Answer:
B. Only three
Explanation:
The correct salient features are: 1. Three-tier Government: The 73rd and 74th Amendments added a third tier of local government. 3. Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility: The Constitution can be amended by both simple and special procedures. 5. Single Citizenship: Unlike federal states like the USA, India provides for only a single, national citizenship. Statement 2 is incorrect as India follows a synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy. Statement 4 is incorrect as India has a very detailed written constitution, reducing dependence on conventions.