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10 July 2026

Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute

The Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute is a recurring constitutional and federal issue concerning inter-state relations, the reorganization of states, and the management of regionalism, which are core themes in the UPSC syllabus.

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Notes

  • The Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute remains a point of contention involving the Belagavi district.
  • The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) established the current state boundaries primarily on linguistic grounds.
  • The Karnataka government maintains that border disputes must be resolved through legal channels rather than through agitation or unilateral boundary adjustments.
  • Legal assistance provided by one state to organizations or individuals within another state is a point of friction regarding state sovereignty and internal law and order.
  • The Karnataka government asserts its authority to prevent activities by regional organizations that threaten public order or lead to conflict within its borders.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and administrative challenges associated with linguistic-based state reorganization in India, with specific reference to ongoing inter-state border disputes. 150 words
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  2. The States Reorganisation Commission (1956) aimed to create a stable federal structure based on linguistic lines. Analyze the extent to which this framework has succeeded in mitigating regionalism and the role of the judiciary in resolving persistent inter-state territorial claims. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The States Reorganisation Commission, which formed the basis for the current linguistic boundaries of Indian states, was established in which decade?

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