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Utkarsh PathakAIR 179· 2025

Question Q.4ExplainGS2GS2

How will you explain that Indian federalism is a happy mix of Unitarianism and Confederalism?

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Nature of polity of Indian state is defined by Article 1 as Union of states. It has further been termed as Quasi-federal by K.C. Wheare which indicate elements of both Unitarianism & confederalism. A happy mix of Unitarianism & confederalism 1) Unitary feature- 1) Integrated nature of judiciary like in UK 2) Certain provision like Article 252, 356 which gives power to unite over state affairs under certain emergencies. 3) Article 248 of constitutes which allows centre to change name area and boundary of state. 4) All India services, provision of GST fixture give a unitary feature 5) Single citizenship, Single flag. 6) More subject in Union list and decline of federal supremacy. 7) Conduct Centre (powers into states)

1Article 246 - clearly demarcate power of states where they have exclusive subject matter jurisdiction. 2) Constitutional Amendment NASE - certain provision can't be changed without assent of half of state as - Article, election of President etc. 3) State to have own state language, separate bodies as - State finance commission, state public service commission etc 4) State are independent to formulate own policy, state fuel dinner. * Thus, we see a mix of unitary and confederalism which has been successful in running world's largest functioning democracy. As Frame CJ Chandichuk has said India polity in conjunction which changes between unitary and federal as per the need of time.
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Conclusion

Thus, we see a mix of unitary and confederalism which has been successful in running world's largest functioning democracy. As Frame CJ Chandichuk has said India polity in conjunction which changes between unitary and federal as per the need of time.

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Utkarsh Pathak

AIR 1792025

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GS2GS2

Topic

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

Federalism

Federalism

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