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Abhishek SharmaAIR 38· 2024

Question Q21GS2GS1

India's federal structure should be more flexible to accommodate regional aspirations while maintaining national integration. Discuss.

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Main Body

Outline of Answer:

The federalism in India is founded on the principle of accommodating diversity while ensuring national unity. However, the current structure needs more flexibility to address regional aspirations without compromising national integration.

Points to discuss:

Inter stateproper demands must be addressed, inclusive development
Intra stateResolution of legal disputes (e.g.) Borders issues, river water disputes
National levelensuring national integration, no majoritarian approach
International levelGlobal issues vs Global reforms, multilateral institutions

Different genres with different demands suggest colours of the painting called India, the stroke of equitable development can ensure they complement each other.

106 words4 paragraphs

Topper

Abhishek Sharma

AIR 382024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Federal structure and regional aspirations

Balancing federalism with integration

Writing Stats

106

Total words

4

Paragraphs

Balanced and comprehensive

Tone