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“India’s need for a federal system was more an imperative than a political choice.” Do you agree?

  • UPSC 2016
  • Consolidation as a Nation

India's Constitution describes the country as a "Union of States" rather than a federation, yet distributes power between centre and states through elaborate lists and institutions.

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  • The Case for Imperative
  • The Case for Political Choice
  • Reconciling the Two: Stepan's Distinction
  • Illustrations from the Integration Experience

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