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Federalism & centre–state relations

Asked in 6 of the last 11 Prelims papers. Comes up regularly. Rising.

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How it's askedDistribution of powers, inter-state bodies and special provisions.

ReadNCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work ch. 7

Centre–state relations9 questionsUnion territories & special areas1 question
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