Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
Which of the following is not recognised as a 'tension' area in the Indian Federation?
- I. Inter-State Council
- II. Article 356
- III. Role of the Governor
- IV. Union-State Financial Relations
AI and IV
BOnly IV
COnly I ✓ Correct
DIII and IV
Correct answer: (C) Only I — The Inter-State Council is not a tension area, so the answer is only statement one.
Explanation
★The Inter-State Council is not a tension area, so the answer is only statement one.
★The Inter-State Council is a mechanism designed to resolve disputes and promote coordination between the states and the Union.
★It is established under Article 263 of the Constitution and is constituted by the President of India.
★Article 356, on the imposition of President's Rule, is a well-known area of centre-state tension.
★The role of the Governor, often seen as an agent of the centre, is another recurring source of friction.
★Union-State financial relations, including the sharing of taxes and grants, are also a frequent area of tension.
★For NET, treat the Inter-State Council as a coordination body rather than a source of centre-state tension.
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