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What is Federalism?
An institutional mechanism to accommodate regional and national governments
Why is there an independent judiciary in federal countries?
To settle disputes between the central government and the states
Why did Indian leaders recognize the need to divide powers between provinces and the central government before Independence?
To address India's regional and linguistic diversity
What was the compromise formula discussed before Partition due to Muslim League's demands?
Granting very large powers to the regions
What were the principles on which the government framed after Partition was based on?
Separation of powers between central and state governments
Learn about the reorganization of states in India, including the creation of new states like Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand. Understand the historical background and reasons behind the interstate conflicts related to state reorganization.
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