History & Civics
State governments are neither the agents of the Central government nor do they draw their authority from it. The …………… has an overriding position.
- Central government
- State government
- President
- Prime Minister
Union Parliament
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Central government
Reason — The Constitution of India provides for a strong Centre. Although the States are not agents of the Centre and derive their powers directly from the Constitution, the Central Government enjoys an overriding position, especially in matters under the Concurrent List.
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