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.