Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2017 Political Science
Identify the correct chronological order of the developments of events related to federalism in India.
- 1. Rajamannar Committee
- 2. Anandpur Sahib Resolution
- 3. West Bengal Memorandum
- 4. Punchhi Commission
A2, 1, 4, 3
B3, 1, 2, 4
C1, 3, 2, 4
D1, 2, 3, 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 — The correct chronological order is the Rajamannar Committee, the Anandpur Sahib Resolution, the West Bengal Memorandum and the Punchhi Commission.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is the Rajamannar Committee, the Anandpur Sahib Resolution, the West Bengal Memorandum and the Punchhi Commission.
★The Rajamannar Committee of 1971 recommended the removal of Articles 356 and 357 to prevent the arbitrary dismissal of state governments.
★The Anandpur Sahib Resolution of 1973, drafted by the Shiromani Akali Dal, demanded greater autonomy for the states.
★The West Bengal Memorandum of 1977 by the Communist government demanded the abolition of the All India Services and a larger share of revenues for the states.
★The Punchhi Commission of 2007 re-examined centre-state relations, building on the Sarkaria Commission of 1988.
★These demands and bodies reflect the recurring tension over centre-state relations in India.
★For NET, fix the ladder 1971, 1973, 1977 and 2007 for these four developments.
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