CSE · GS-2Official PYQ · CSE 2021 · Q11Polity · Federal Structure · 15 marks · 250 words
English
The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
हिन्दी
एक राज्य-विशेष के अन्दर प्रथम सूचना रिपोर्ट दायर करने तथा जाँच करने के केन्द्रीय अन्वेषण ब्यूरो (सी० बी० आइ०) के क्षेत्राधिकार पर कई राज्य प्रश्न उठा रहे हैं। हालांकि, सी० बी० आइ० जाँच के लिए राज्यों द्वारा दी गई सहमति को रोके रखने की शक्ति आत्यंतिक नहीं है। भारत के संघीय ढाँचे के विशेष संदर्भ में विवेचना कीजिए।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2021 (English and Hindi). 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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