Centre-State Relations

Why it matters

• Ensures the balance between national unity and regional autonomy through a division of subjects into Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
• Facilitates cooperative federalism through institutional mechanisms like the Inter-State Council and the Finance Commission.
• Provides a framework for resolving jurisdictional conflicts and managing inter-state disputes over resources and infrastructure.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions under Part XI and XII, the recommendations of various commissions regarding fiscal federalism, and the shift from centralized control to collaborative governance models.