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Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements I and II.
(I) In a federal system of government, all the administrative powers are vested in the Central Government.
(II) The State Governments are neither the agents of the Central Government nor do they draw their authority from it.
- (I) is true, but (II) is false
- (I) is false, but (II) is true
- Both (I) and (II) are true, but (II) is not the correct explanation of (I)
- Both (I) and (II) are false.
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Answer
(I) is false, but (II) is true
Explanation: In a federal system, administrative powers are divided between the Central and State Governments. The State Governments are not agents of the Centre and derive their authority directly from the Constitution.
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