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Union-State relations and emergency provisions (Parts XI to XIII, XVIII)

Nature of Indian federalism and centre-state trends

Practise 3 PYQs

Concepts to cover

  1. Federal features
  2. Unitary features and 'quasi-federal'
  3. India as a holding-together federation with a strong centre
  4. Asymmetry: unequal representation, special provisions
  5. Cooperative and competitive federalism
  6. Rajamannar, Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions
  7. Demands for State autonomy and regional aspirations
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