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PSIR Optional PYQ Solutions · Model answer

Answer in 150 words: Mechanism for settling inter-state disputes.

  • UPSC 2020
  • 10 marks
  • Federalism

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Inter-state disputes in India fall into three classes: river waters, boundaries, and shared assets or resources after reorganisation. The Constitution anticipated them and built a layered mechanism, from negotiation through deliberation to adjudication, reflecting Granville Austin's view of Indian federalism as cooperative rather than competitive.

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  • Negotiated settlement
  • Deliberative forums
  • Adjudication
  • Prevention
  • Assessment
  • Conclusion
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