Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. The unification of Karnataka was achieved in the year









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    The Unification of Karnataka refers to the formation of the Indian state of Karnataka, then named Mysore State, in 1956 when several Indian states were created by redrawing borders based on linguistic demographics. It took place on the basis of the recommendations of the Fazal Ali Committee.

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    The Unification of Karnataka refers to the formation of the Indian state of Karnataka, then named Mysore State, in 1956 when several Indian states were created by redrawing borders based on linguistic demographics. It took place on the basis of the recommendations of the Fazal Ali Committee.


  1. A federal government is in the shape of









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    A federation is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions under a central (federal) Government. The governmental or constitutional structure found in a federation is marked by agreement between the centre and the states.

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    A federation is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions under a central (federal) Government. The governmental or constitutional structure found in a federation is marked by agreement between the centre and the states.



  1. The main feature of the Federal State is









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    Decentralization is one of the key features of a federal state. In a federal state, sovereignty and the power to govern are constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).

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    Decentralization is one of the key features of a federal state. In a federal state, sovereignty and the power to govern are constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).


  1. Which Committee/Commission examined the Centre and State relationship ?









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    Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 to examine the relationship between state and central governments in India and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution. It was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.

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    Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 to examine the relationship between state and central governments in India and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution. It was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.



  1. The States reorganization in 1956 created __









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    The States Reorganization Act 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories, organizing them along linguistic lines. It divided the country into 14 states and 6 union territories. The Act was implemented in November, 1956.

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    The States Reorganization Act 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories, organizing them along linguistic lines. It divided the country into 14 states and 6 union territories. The Act was implemented in November, 1956.