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Think which of the following statements would be correct. State why.

• Federalism enhances the possibility of people from different regions to interact without the fear of one’s culture being imposed upon them by others.

Think which of the following statements would be correct. State why.

• Federal system will hinder easier economic transaction between two different regions that have distinct types of resources.

Think which of the following statements would be correct. State why.

• federal system will ensure that the powers of those at the centre will remain limited.

Majority of people from the States of north India- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar-speak Hindi. If all these States are combined to form one State, would it be in tune with the idea of federalism? Give arguments.

Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?

Should some States be governed by special provisions?
Does this create resentment among other States? Does this help in forging greater unity among the regions of the country?

Based on the first few articles of Belgian constitution – given below – explain how federalism is visualised in that country. Try and write a similar Article for the Constitution of India. Title I: On Federal Belgium, its components and its territory.
Article 1: Belgium is a Federal State made up of communities and regions. Article 2: Belgium is made up of three communities: The French Community, the Flemish Community and the German Community. Article 3: Belgium is made up of three regions: The Walloon region, the Flemish region and the Brussels region. Article 4: Belgium has four linguistic regions: The Frenchspeaking region, the Dutch-speaking region, the bilingual region of Brussels Capital and the German-speaking region. Each «commune» (county borough) of the Kingdom is part of one of these linguistic regions. …….. Article 5: The Walloon region is made up of the following provinces: The Walloon Brabant, Hainault, Liege, Luxemburg and Namur. The Flemish region is made up of the following provinces: Antwerp, the Flemish Brabant, West Flanders, East Flanders and Limburg. ……

President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State whether any of the following conditions are a fit case for imposition of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.

• Two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the opposition is demanding dismissal of the State government.
• Kidnapping of young children for ransom is on rise. The number of crimes against women are increasing.
• No political party has secured majority in the recent elections of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs from the other parties may be lured to support a political party in return for money.
• Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.
• More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.
• In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.

Which of the following should be the basis for formation of a State? Why?

1. Common Language.
2. Common economic interests.
3. Common religion.
4. Administrative convenience.

What are the demands raised by States in their quest for greater autonomy?