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The Indian
Government
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The Indian
Government
India is divided into 28
states and eight Union
Territories. The
Constitution of India
provides for a government
at the centre and one in
each state. This has been
done to govern the country
properly.
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The Indian
Government
India is divided into 28
states and eight Union
Territories. The
Constitution of India
provides for a government
at the centre and one in
each state. This has been
done to govern the country
properly.
The Constitution clearly
defines the roles of central
and state governments.
Central government
defends the country, while
state government maintains
law and order. Central
government assists states
when needed.
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The Indian
Government
India is divided into 28
states and eight Union
Territories. The
Constitution of India
provides for a government
at the centre and one in
each state. This has been
done to govern the country
properly.
The Constitution clearly
defines the roles of central
and state governments.
Central government
defends the country, while
state government maintains
law and order. Central
government assists states
when needed.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OR THE
UNION GOVERNMENT MAKES LAWS FOR
THE WHOLE COUNTRY. THIS LAW-
MAKING BODY IS KNOWN AS THE
PARLIAMENT. IT CONSISTS OF THE
PRESIDENT OF INDIA AND THE TWO
HOUSES – THE LOK SABHA AND THE
RAJYA SABHA.
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The Indian
Government
India is divided into 28
states and eight Union
Territories. The
Constitution of India
provides for a government
at the centre and one in
each state. This has been
done to govern the country
properly.
The Constitution clearly
defines the roles of central
and state governments.
Central government
defends the country, while
state government maintains
law and order. Central
government assists states
when needed.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OR THE
UNION GOVERNMENT MAKES LAWS FOR
THE WHOLE COUNTRY. THIS LAW-
MAKING BODY IS KNOWN AS THE
PARLIAMENT. IT CONSISTS OF THE
PRESIDENT OF INDIA AND THE TWO
HOUSES – THE LOK SABHA AND THE
RAJYA SABHA.
The Lok Sabha, India's primary
legislative body, is known as the House
of the People. Members are directly
elected by citizens, overseen by the
Speaker. 
MPs serve a five-year term after winning
the highest votes in constituencies,
with a maximum of 552 members.
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