11th NCERT Political Science Part 2 Chapter 7
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– Federalism: Power distribution between the central government and the states, based on cooperation and unity .
– Federalism in the Indian Constitution: Division of powers into Union List, State List, Concurrent List, and Residuary Powers, with economic and financial powers centralized at the center .
– Disputes in Federalism: Border disputes and disputes over sharing of river waters are common, testing the patience and cooperation between states .
– Special Provisions: Some states in India have special provisions due to their unique social and historical circumstances, providing asymmetrical representation in the Rajya Sabha and specific arrangements based on size, population, and cultural factors .
What is the principle that relations between the States and the centre are based on in the Indian Constitution?
Why did the Constituent Assembly decide to frame a government based on the principles of unity and cooperation between the centre and the States and separate powers to the States?
According to the Indian Constitution, what is the basis for the country described as 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'?
Why is it logical for people of different regions and languages in India to share power according to the Indian Constitution?
What important feature of the federal system adopted by the Indian Constitution ensures cooperation between the States and the centre?
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