UPSC Mains 2014Question 2General Studies 2Polity200 words
Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic features, but 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. (Answer in 200 words)
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