GS-2 · Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.

201412.5 marksQ1Federalism Centralizing Tendencies in Federalism

Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against theconcept of strong federalism. Discuss.