CSE · GS-2Official PYQ · CSE 2026 · Q13Polity · Federal Structure · 15 marks · 250 words
English
How far has the Indian federal framework been successful in accommodating regional and cultural diversities? Highlight the role of asymmetric federalism and suggest measures to make dispute resolution mechanisms more effective.
हिन्दी
भारतीय संघीय ढाँचा कहाँ तक क्षेत्रीय एवं सांस्कृतिक विविधताओं को समायोजित करने में सफल रहा है? असमान संघवाद की भूमिका पर प्रकाश डालिए एवं विवाद समाधान के तंत्र को और अधिक प्रभावी बनाने के लिए उपायों को सुझाइए।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2026. 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.
CSE syllabus →Full CSE 2026 GS-2 paper →More on #Federalism & Centre-State Relations →More on #Unity in Diversity →More on #Inter-State Disputes →
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