12 Questions
What is the main reason the constitution framers provided for a unitary spirit in the Indian federal structure?
To control the forces of regionalism
In a positive sense, what does regionalism refer to?
Love for one's area of living
What undesirable outcome has the mixed system in India failed to produce?
National unity and harmony
What does negative regionalism in India entail?
Love for one's own region over others
What do regional aspirations typically involve?
Seeking greater autonomy for a specific region
Why did the adoption of a federal structure in India consider the presence of regionalism?
To channelize regional forces into the national main stream
What is one form of regionalism discussed in the text?
Greater representation in the centre
Which state was the most recent to achieve statehood according to the text?
Telangana
Which type of regionalism involves demands for recognition of regional identities within a state?
Regional autonomy demands
What is a common basis of linguistic regionalism highlighted in the text?
Language differences
Which pair of states are involved in a boundary dispute over the Pasighat area according to the text?
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
What event led to the demand for regional status by Ladakhis in J & K, as per the text?
Revoking article 370
Explore the role of regionalism in Indian politics and how it influenced the adoption of a federal structure. Learn about the mechanisms put in place by the constitution framers to manage regional forces within the national framework.
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