alleryPower shared between the Union (central) government and State governments of India is an example of:
AVertical division of power (federal)
BHorizontal division of power across organs
CSharing among social and religious groups
DSharing among different political parties
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Vertical division of power (federal)
When power is shared across DIFFERENT LEVELS of government (Union, State, panchayat), it is called the vertical (federal) division of power.
The Constitution defines what each level can decide.
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