Articles 256 and 257 reflect which nature of Indian federalism?
AUnitary features within a federal framework
BPure federal system with equal power sharing
CComplete autonomy of States in executive matters
DFederal supremacy of States over the Union
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(iii) The Central government fully accepted and implemented the committee’s recommendations.
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(ii) The Zonal Councils should be reactivated to promote federalism.
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