The 'Federation with a strong centralising tendency' is a feature of the Indian Constitution borrowed from which country?
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Correct answer: Canada
India's federal system is more akin to the Canadian model than the American one, specifically regarding the 'residuary powers' and the appointment of State Governors by the Centre. It is often described as 'quasi-federal' due to this strong central bias.
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