Question

Which of the following statements is not the federal character of the constitution?
A. Division of powers between the union and states.
B. Authority of courts.
C. Supremacy of the constitution.
D. Single Citizenship

Answer 1

Hint: A federal constitution is appropriate for the federal society as in India. Federalism refers to the multi level system of government. It is essential for a large and diverse country like India.
Federalism helps in addressing the aspirations of all the segments of citizens.

Complete answer:
There are two sets of the Government in the federal polity. Thus, it follows dual citizenship. But in our country, though it is a Federal-State still there is single citizenship. It implies that all Indian citizens owe allegiance towards the Indian Union. Any citizen of India, irrespective of his birth or residence, is fully entitled to enjoy civil and political rights. This is applicable in all States and Union Territories without any discretion.
Also, the Indian Constitution does not recognise State citizenship. Therefore, there is no distinction between the citizens of two or more States. Therefore the 4th option is suitable.

Additional Information:
There are two or more levels of the government.
The jurisdictions of the respective levels of government are specified in the constitution itself. So, the existence and authority of each such level of government are constitutionally guaranteed.
Courts have the power to interpret the constitution applicable to the different levels of government. The highest court which acts as the supreme umpire if disputes arise between any two or more levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
A federal constitution generally has the following characteristics:
(i) Distribution of powers,
(ii) Supremacy of written constitution,
(iii) Authority of courts-the judiciary having the final power to interpret the constitution.