Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
3. The Indian nation is a federation with a unitary bias. Examine the nature of the relationship between the centre and the states in the Indian Constitution. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about nature of Indian federation and relationship between centre and states.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing quasi federal nature of India.
Body:
First, in detail, write about the ways in which how India is federation with a unitary bias. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about nature of relationship between centre and states in regards to the nature of Indian federation. Cite recent developments in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
