Question

Describe the Centre-State relations in Indian Federalism ?

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Challenges before 1990 :
(a) Political scene was dominated by one party both at the centre and in the states.
(b) States which had government of political parties other than that at the centre were undermined and harassed by the centre even by using constitutional provisions.
After 1990 :
(a) Now the centre and majority of state governments belong to different political parties in coalition.
(b) A number of regional parties have become powerful and play a crucial role at the centre and states.
(c) The era of “coalition” government at the centre has inculcated respect for federal autonomy.

Answer 2

Challenges before 1990 :

(i) As and when the ruling party at the state level was  different the parties that ruled at the Centre tried  to undermine the power of the States.

(iii) The Central Government would often misuse the  constitution to dismiss the State Government those  were controlled by rival parties.

After 1990 :

(i) Now the Centre and majority of State Governments  belong to different political parties in coalition.

(ii) A number of regional parties have become  powerful and play a crucial role at the Centre and  States.

(iii) The era of “coalition” government at the Centre  has inculcated respect for federal autonomy.