Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET June 2015 Political Science
Which one of the following is a character of 'Cooperative Federalism'?
AA spirit of competition and rivalry between the centre and the state
BCooperation secured on the basis of a strong centre
CDecentralisation and more state responsibility ✓ Correct
DA spirit of cooperation among states
Correct answer: (C) Decentralisation and more state responsibility — A key character of cooperative federalism is decentralisation with greater state responsibility, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★A key character of cooperative federalism is decentralisation with greater state responsibility, so it is the answer.
★In cooperative federalism the union and the states collaborate at various levels, sharing functions and resources.
★It fosters a spirit of cooperation and mutual interest rather than competition between the centre and the states.
★Granville Austin described Indian federalism as cooperative federalism, integral to its governance structure.
★It is reflected in shared institutions such as the Inter-State Council, the Finance Commission and the GST Council.
★Cooperative federalism is distinct from competitive federalism, where states compete with one another for investment and resources.
★For NET, link cooperative federalism with Granville Austin and the coordination mechanisms between the centre and the states.
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