Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss.
What the examiner wants
Discuss the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that…” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Federalism.
Demand-wise check
- 1For the prompt cue ‘Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equally true t’, directly answer: Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equally true that federalism under the Indian…≈45 words
- 2For the prompt cue ‘Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features,’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Federalism, not just a list of features≈45 words
- 3For the prompt cue ‘Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features,’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Federalism≈45 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- For the prompt cue ‘Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equa’, avoid a generic note on Federalism; answer the actual wording/directive and the Federalism proposition
- For the prompt cue ‘Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equa’, do not add examples around Federalism unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked
Value addition
- Provision/institution → issue → implication table
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
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