Practice The Centre Is Likely To Break (4.4.1) - Framing the Constitution The Beginning of a New Era

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Question 1.
What was the main argument for a strong central government?
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Think about the context of India's independence.
Question 2.
Who expressed concerns about too much centralization?
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Remember the leaders mentioned in the debates.
3Question 3.
Who argued for a strong central government after the partition?
- K. Santhanam
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
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Consider the main leaders involved in the discussions.
4Question 4.
True or False: K. Santhanam supported more power for the central government
- True
- False
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Reflect on his arguments about state needs.
Question 5.
What historical factors made centralization more appealing post-partition, and how did they reflect in the Constitution debates?
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Look for evidence in the debates about responses to partition-related chaos.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the division of powers reflects current political dynamics in India.
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Think about recent state-federal relations and disputes.

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