pyq/2017/csat/66

Passage-6

The States are like pearls and the Centre is the thread which turns them into a necklace; if the thread snaps. the pearls are scattered.

Which one of the following views corroborates the above statement?

(A) A strong Centre and strong States make the federation strong.

(B) A strong Centre is a binding force for national integrity.

(C) A strong Centre is a hindrance to State autonomy.

(D) State autonomy is a prerequisite for a federation.