18 Questions
What is the term used by the Supreme Court to describe the federal system of India?
Cooperative Federalism
What is the primary objective of federalism, according to the theory of cooperative federalism?
Integration
Which article of the Constitution relates to the adjudication of disputes of inter-State rivers?
Article 262
What type of federalism refers to the relationships between States or provinces?
Horizontal Federalism
What is the essence of cooperative federalism?
Strong Centre
Which institution is an example of horizontal federalism in action?
Inter-State Council
What is the primary concern of horizontal federalism?
Preventing State actions from infringing on the autonomy of other States
What is the goal of cooperative federalism?
To achieve the golden goals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity
What is another name for cooperative federalism?
Marble Cake Federalism
What is the spirit of cooperative federalism?
Cooperation and interdependence between the Centre and States
What is the significance of cooperative federalism?
It ensures good governance of the State
What is the role of the Centre in cooperative federalism?
To collaborate with the States
What is the key to maintaining a genuine federal structure according to the functional theory of federalism?
Functional division between the central and regional governments
What is the concept that emerged from the functional theory of federalism in modern times?
Cooperative federalism
According to the functional theory, what should be the relationship between the central and regional governments in a federal system?
Both governments should have their respective demarcated spheres of activity
What is the primary purpose of federalism according to William H. Riker's contribution?
To solve problems without the use of aggressive imperialism
What is the key factor in the origin of federalism according to Wheare?
The capacity to fulfill the desire for a union
What is the basis of the functional theory of federalism?
The existence of two coordinate and independent levels of government
Test your understanding of cooperative federalism in India, a concept described by the Supreme Court in various landmark cases, including State of Rajasthan v. Union of India and Union of India v. Mohit Minerals. Learn about the role of the GST Council and the objectives of federalism in India.
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