Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Advt 47/2023-24, Paper V (GS-2) Source

Syllabus

Polity · Federal Structure

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

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