- Various scholars have characterized the unique nature of Indian federalism, which combines features of a federal system with a strong unitary bias. - Charles Alexandrowicz's quote highlights the adaptiveness of the Indian federal structure, designed to address the specific challenges and diversity of the country.
Who said, Indian federalism is "a new kind of federation to meet India's peculiar needs" ?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Trends and Challenges in Indian Federalism: Political, Administrative, and Financial aspects)
More Indian Polity and Governance questions
- Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : Assertion A : Federalism in India is in recent years moving from cooperative to bargaining federal system. Reason R : Residual powers of legislation are lying with the centre. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Some features of Indian Polity are not considered as conducive to federalism. Consider the few given below : 1. Absolute Presidential veto over State legislation in some cases. 2. Emergency Provisions. 3. Alteration in the boundaries of the states. 4. Every power is subordinate to the constitution. Select the features that is/are not conducive.
- What is not true in connection with the Centre-State conflict and granting of fiscal autonomy to the states ? a. Since independence, the Centre has been gradually extending its functions in such a way that the states remain completely dependent upon it. b. The financial resources of the Centre are inelastic.
- Consider the following provisions. (a) The residuary powers have been left with the centre. (b) The powers divided between states and the central government. (c) President enjoys absolute veto over state bills. (d) The Union can change the name, area and boundary of a state without its consent. Which of the above, if absent, would make the Indian Constitution more Federal in nature ?
- What is the peculiar nature of the Indian Federation?
- With reference to the federal system in India, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. States have no right to secede from the Union under the Constitution of India. 2. Just advocacy of secession will have the protection of freedom of expression. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) - Assertion (A) - The President can recommend to the Parliament to change the boundary of any state after seeking views of the concerned Legislature of that state on the subject within specified period. Reason (R) - It is not mandatory for the President to accept the proposal of the concerned State Legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below -
- Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?