Question
Which of the following should be the basis for the formation of a state? Why?
(a) Common language
(b) Common economic interest
(c) Common religion
(d) Administrative convenience.
Solution
The administrative convenience should be the base for formation of a state because now-a-days the people and the political process must develop a culture and a set of values and virtues like mutual trust, tolerance and a spirit of cooperation. Federalism celebrates both unity as well as diversity. But in a federation, different units (states) are formed on the basis of common linguistic regions.
