12 Questions
What was the major factor influencing Indian politics according to the text?
Regionalism
Why did the constitution framers aim to provide a unitary spirit in the federal structure?
To control the forces of regionalism
What does regionalism in its positive sense refer to?
Love for one's area or region of living
In what scenario is negative regionalism present in India?
When regional interests are valued over national interests
What do regional aspirations typically involve?
Demand for greater autonomy by people in a specific region
Why did the framers consider the mixed system desirable in channelizing regional forces into the national mainstream?
To integrate regional forces into the national main stream
What is a popular form of regionalism in India that involves demanding separate statehood within the Indian Union?
Demand for separate statehood
Which state was carved out of Assam in 1963?
Nagaland
What is one manifestation of regionalism involving demands for regional autonomy within a state?
Demand for linguistic reorganization
Which pair of states is involved in a dispute over the transfer of Chandigarh?
Punjab and Haryana
What has been a formidable basis of regionalism, leading to demands based on language differences?
Linguistic differences
What does the rise in the number of states from 14 in 1956 to 28 in 2024 indicate?
Growing demand for separate statehood
Explore the concept of regionalism in Indian politics and its impact on the Indian federal structure. Learn about how the constitution framers addressed the issue of regionalism and the significance of a mixed system in channelizing regional forces. Gain insight into the challenges and complexities of managing regionalism within the Indian political framework.
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