Question Q.3How hasGS2GS2

How has asymmetric federalism helped India accommodate its diverse regional needs? Discuss with suitable examples.

Main Body

Asymmetric federalism is the difference in power allocation to different federal units of country. For example: States, Union Territories (A 239); Tribal areas (6th schedule); Special provisions include Article 371A, B, et. Asymmetric federalism => accommodation of diverse needs. (1) Strategic need => formation of UTs (Article 239, 2 39A, 239AA) like Andaman and Nicobar, Ladakh, Delhi, etc. (2) Tribal culture protection => Schedule 5 => Schedule areas (A 242), Schedule 6 => Tribal areas (Art 244(2)). (3) Special needs of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra, Sikkim, etc under Article 371A, B, C, etc. Governor have special powers. (4) Art.282: Special groups for the development of ST. (5) Unitary federalism: with strong centre to protect unity and integrity of India. Article 246 => dimimited (100 subjects), state list (66 subjects) concurrent list (as to subjects). Prof Granville Austin called Indian Constitution a social document which intends to revolutionise society as per its needs.

— VIVEK SINGH · AIR 276

151 words1 paragraphs

Open original scan

Page 3

Steal this copy's techniques PremiumAI pulls out the reusable moves — pick the ones you want as flashcards

Compare my answer PremiumSee where this topper beats you

Topper

VIVEK SINGH

AIR 2762025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Asymmetric federalism in India

Writing Stats

151

Total words

Paragraphs

formal

Tone

Linked PYQ

(a) Mr. X is a Government employee at Ludhiana and is getting following emoluments: (i) Salary - Rs.30,000 per month; (ii) Dearness Allowance (enters) - 60% of salary; (iii) Contribution in Notified Pension Scheme - Rs.3,000 per month; (iv) Employer's contribution to Pension Scheme - Rs.3,000 per month; (v) Transport Allowance for commuting between home and office - Rs.2,800 p.m.; (vi) Deputation Allowance (for 2 months) - Rs.3,000 per month; (vii) Entertainment Allowance - Rs.2,000 per month (During the year, he spent Rs.12,000 on entertainment of official guests); (viii) He has been provided with a rent-free accommodation. The licence fee for the accommodation has been fixed at Rs.2,000 per month. The government has also provided him with furniture items costing Rs.1,00,000 (WDV - Rs.75,000) for his personal use; (ix) He has been provided with the facility of a servant and watchman w.e.f. 01.10.2018 and the government is paying Rs.3,000 per month to each of these servants; (x) A laptop costing Rs.50,000 has been given to him for his official as well as personal purposes; (xi) On 01.10.2018 he took a loan of Rs.2,00,000 from his employer to buy a car at a concessional rate of interest of 6.25%. The repayment of loan started w.e.f. 01.01.2019 @ Rs.10,000 per month. SBI rate of interest as on 01.04.2018 was 9.25%; (xii) During the year savings made by Mr. X were: (a) LIC Premium: For Self Rs.10,500 (sum assured Rs.2,00,000); For Spouse Rs.12,000 (sum assured Rs.1,00,000); For Mother Rs.8,000 (sum assured Rs.1,00,000); For Major Son Rs.8,000 (not dependent on him but is suffering from disability) (sum assured Rs.50,000). All life insurance policies were taken in the previous year 2014-15. (b) PPF Deposits: Rs.5000; (c) Tuition Fees of Second Son studying in a College Rs.6,000; (d) Repayment of Housing Loan from LIC (Principal Portion) - Rs.36,000. Calculate: (i) Salary Income; (ii) Qualifying amount for deduction U/S 80 C.

20M2019