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Animesh JainAIR 63

Question Q2GS2GS2

How does the federal structure of India differ from that of the United States? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

India has borrowed and used principles from USA at the same time modified it as per its own needs. Federalism refers to the division of powers between different areas of government like Centre and States.

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Main Body

India has borrowed and used principles from USA at the same time modified it as per its own needs. Federalism refers to the division of powers between different areas of government like Centre and States.

Difference between India and USA

India:

1Model is Quasi-Completely federal - federal units with character with strong centre and states.

Centre and states.

2Residuary powers heading power lies with centre (Art 246)
3States are described states are 'undestructible' - title (Art 2:13)

USA:

4Cooperation in equal representation - states in Bythe of all states in Senate Seats as per population @ UP-Manymai
5Single constitution state have their own for 'Union and states'
6Asymmetric No special provision for - any state i.e symmetric federalism for states ф Art 371A-353H.
7Parliament can Centre and state have separate spheres of law making
8Unified Judicial states have independent judicial structure which does not come under USA- S.C
156 words10 paragraphs
  • Clear identification of key structural differences
  • Proper citation of constitutional articles
  • Comparative table format for easy understanding
  • Mention of specific features like asymmetric federalism and residuary powers
  • Recognition of India's quasi-federal character

Topper

Animesh Jain

AIR 63

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Comparison of Indian and US Federal Systems

Writing Stats

191

Total words

10

Paragraphs

expository

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