Which of the following statements about the 'indestructible Union of destructible states' is correct?
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Correct answer: States exist at the will of the Union
The phrase indicates that while the Union is indestructible, states can be reorganized or altered by Parliament. Thus, states exist within the framework established by the Union.
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