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Constitution & PolityEXAMINEYear 201415 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

Examine whether the creation of smaller states promotes administrative efficiency and economic development or exacerbates inter-state disputes. Illustrate with recent examples.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.

Syllabus Tags:Creation of Smaller StatesTelangana FormationAdministrative EfficiencyInter-State River DisputesRegional Development

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Creation of Smaller States, Telangana Formation, Administrative Efficiency

Recurring Theme Trend: “Creation of Smaller States”

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