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Special Category Status (SCS) Criteria

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What is a concern associated with the idea of Special Category Status (SCS) according to the text?

Reduces inter-state disparities

Promotes balanced economic and social structures

Leads to increased Centre-state cooperation

Encourages fiscal indiscipline (correct)

Why was Special Category Status (SCS) granted to Uttarakhand according to the text?

High literacy rate

Being a bordering, Himalayan state (correct)

High population density

Strong industrial growth

What does the text suggest about granting special status to certain states?

Creates balanced economic growth across all states

Reduces fiscal burden on the Centre

May lead to concerns about inter-state disparities (correct)

Encourages equal distribution of resources

How does the fiscal burden differ for SCS category states compared to normal category states according to the text?

<p>Centre pays 90% of the funds required in a centrally-sponsored scheme for SCS category states</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concern does granting special status to certain states raise according to the text?

<p>Creating lop-sided economic and social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Special Category Status (SCS)

A concern associated with SCS is that it can create a sense of dependency on the Center for financial resources.
Uttarakhand was granted SCS because of its geographical difficulties and strategic location.
Granting special status to certain states suggests that the government recognizes their unique challenges and is willing to provide additional support.
The fiscal burden differs for SCS category states as they receive a 90% grant and 10% loan, whereas normal category states receive a 30% grant and 70% loan.
Granting special status to certain states raises the concern of unequal distribution of resources among states, which can lead to resentment among other states.

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Explore the challenges and implications of assigning Special Category Status (SCS) to states, including the lack of consensus on criteria and the concerns of inter-state disparities. Learn about the specific cases of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.