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Indian Polity UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

With reference to the federal system in India, which of the statements is/are correct?

1. States have no right to secede from the Union under the Constitution of India.
2. Just advocacy of secession will have the protection of freedom of expression.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 1 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 only”.
1) The Constitution of India does not provide any provision for a state to secede from the Union. The Indian Union is intended to be a perpetual union, and secession is not allowed.

2) While the freedom of expression is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, it is not absolute. Advocacy of secession can be restricted under reasonable limitations provided by law, especially if it poses a threat to national integrity or public order.

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