Question

A holding together federation would also be found in _____ apart from India

• A. Pakistan
• B. Bhutan
• C. Australia
• D. China

Hint:

India is called a holding together federation because power was divided by the Constitution rather than by agreement among states.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Holding Together Federation.
A holding together federation is formed when a large country decides to divide power between the central government and the states to maintain unity. India is an example of such a federation.

Step 2: Identifying similar countries.
Australia is also a federal country where power is divided between the central government and states. It follows a federal system similar in structure.

Step 3: Analysis of the options.

• 
  (A) Pakistan: Not a classic example in this context.
• 
  (B) Bhutan: It is not a federal country.
• 
  (C) Australia: Correct. It follows a federal system.
• 
  (D) China: It has a unitary system.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, Australia is also an example of a federation apart from India.

Final Answer:} Australia.