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Federalism
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NITI Aayog has replaced the Planning Commission as an institutional reform in the federal polity of India. Discuss. 2. "Contempt of court" provisions in India are often criticized for curbing free speech. Compare the Indian and American approaches to contempt of court.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Separation of PowersFederalism
There are arguments that bills of national importance should be placed before the Inter-State Council prior to their introduction in the Parliament. Discuss in light of the issues that have been observed in the passage of bills in the Parliament in recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
FederalismCentre-State Relations
Discuss the causes and consequences of fiscal imbalance between the Centre and the states in India. How has the introduction of GST impacted the financial autonomy of states?
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Centre-State RelationsFederalism
The key to effective decentralisation is, 'political decentralisation should follow finance & functional decentralisation'. Discuss in context of local gov.
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Local GovernmentFederalism
Discuss the relevance and challenges of holding simultaneous elections in India. Would it strengthen federalism or undermine it?
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ParliamentFederalism
Asymmetry is not only an important characteristic of federalism in India, it has also helped in the accommodation of diverse demands inherent in our democracy. Discuss.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
What do you understand by the "principle of subsidiarity"? Discuss its importance in the context of India.
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Local GovernmentFederalism
Recent frictions over financial devolution, Governor's powers and inter-state disputes point to emerging stresses in Indian federalism. Analyse
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Rule of Law and Judicial Review form the backbone of Indian Democracy. Discuss. Q2. The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act provided for the administration of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Discuss the nature of the power tussle between the Lieutenant Governor and the elected government of Delhi.
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Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
Answer the following questions based on the provided images.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Providing greater flexibility to states in relation to subjects in the state list and 'transferred items' in the concurrent list can pave the way for better Centre-State relations in India. Examine.
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Centre-State RelationsFederalism
Discuss the constitutional provisions and challenges related to the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356. Also, evaluate the role of the judiciary in curbing its misuse.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Governance of inter-state rivers in India suffers from various issues due to conflictual federalism. Discuss. Also, highlight the mechanisms which can be utilised to resolve inter-state river water disputes in India.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Regional identities in India have strengthened democratic participation, but their aggressive forms may challenge social cohesion. Elaborate.
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FederalismPressure Groups and Associations
Assess the impact of Article 244 in accommodating diverse cultural systems in India. What are the challenges in extending the provisions to new areas?
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Constitution and Basic StructureVulnerable Sections
A Governor has no executive function to be performed independently under the Indian Constitution. Comment.
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ExecutiveFederalism
S.R. Bommai v UoI signified a paradigm shift in judicial interpretation of union's authority to assume control of a state's admin. In this context, discuss significance & impact of judgment on cementing fed structure.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
This consists of multiple sub-questions on the Indian Constitution, parliamentary form of government, local governance, administration, human rights, and regulatory frameworks.
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Constitution and Basic StructureParliament
The Seventh Schedule is a relic from the colonial past inherited from the Government of India Act, 1935 which needs to be revisited for improving Centre-state relations. Discuss.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Resource collection and redistribution remains a keystone in federal structure. How enactment of 101st Constitutional Amendment Act strengthens federalism?
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Highlight the various challenges in ensuring cooperative federalism in India. Also, suggest measures to foster cooperative federalism.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Though the Indian Constitution provides a clear division of legislative powers between the Union and states with each being supreme within the spheres allotted to them, this division is tilted towards the Union. In this context, discuss the powers of the Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List.
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Centre-State RelationsFederalism
Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanism is essential for a robust justice system. Discuss. Q2. State Finance Commissions are critical for the fiscal health of local self-government institutions. Explain their role and the issues faced by them.
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Local GovernmentFederalism
Governor's office is neither decorative nor inconsequential, it assumes a role of profound essence! To what extent does the Governor actively contribute to state governance & reinforce principle of federalism?
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ExecutiveFederalism