EASY
11th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

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

Important Questions on Federalism

HARD
11th CBSE
IMPORTANT
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.

(i) 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.

(ii) Kidnapping of young children for ransom is on rise. The number of crimes against women are increasing.

(iii) 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.

(iv) Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.

(v) More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.

(vi) In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.

HARD
11th CBSE
IMPORTANT
What are the demands raised by States in their quest for greater autonomy?
HARD
11th CBSE
IMPORTANT
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?