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The division of legislative powers between the Union and the States through three lists illustrates which feature of the Indian Constitution?

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The division of legislative powers between the Union and the States through three lists illustrates which feature of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Republican form of government, with an elected Head of State

  2. Parliamentary form of government, with an executive responsible to the legislature

  3. Federalism, with governmental authority shared between the Centre and the units

  4. Separation of powers between the legislature, executive and judiciary

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Correct answer: C - Federalism, with governmental authority shared between the Centre and the units

Dividing legislative subjects between the Union and the States through the Seventh Schedule and Article 246 is the defining federal feature of the Constitution. Separation of powers concerns the division of functions among the organs of one government, not between the Union and the States.

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