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Quasi-Federal Nature of Indian Constitution ('Unitary Bias')

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GS-22014 • Q1

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.

GS-22020 • Q5

Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.

GS-22022 • Q6

While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment.

GS-22019 • Q3

From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain.

GS-22021 • Q17

regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character

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