Protected: Q.1) Jawaharlal Nehru was the architect of India’s Policy of Non-Alignment. In light of the statement analyze India’s relations with the two “Power Blocs” between 1947-1964. September 13, 2015 117 Uncategorized This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Related Posts : Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains [Day 15] Read More Protected: Q.2) With great skill and masterful diplomacy and using both persuasion and pressure, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel succeeded in integrating hundreds of princely states with the Indian Union. Discuss. Read More TLPILP 2026Gurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026Gurukul FoundationSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts [Compilation] IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Questions and Synopsis Compilation – GS1 (Day 8 to 13) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 24th June 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 24th June – 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24th June 2025 IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [24th June, 2025] – Day 16 Day 16 – Q. 4. Some States argue that increasing centralisation in legislative and administrative matters is weakening the federal spirit of the Constitution. Do you agree with this view? Substantiate your answer with recent examples and suggest measures to address these concerns. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 16 – Q. 3. The division of powers under the Seventh Schedule is increasingly seen as misaligned with contemporary governance needs. Critically examine the case for its reform and suggest measures to strengthen cooperative federalism. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 16 – Q. 2. India’s fiscal federalism is facing growing strain due to limited revenue autonomy of States and rising dependence on the Union. Analyse the challenges in this context and suggest measures to strengthen fiscal devolution. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 16 – Q. 1. Tensions between State Governments and Governors in states like Tamil Nadu and Punjab have raised concerns about Centre–State relations. How do such confrontations affect federalism, and what steps can be taken to address them? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 16 – Q. 5. Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) were constitutionally mandated to usher in grassroots democracy. However, their functioning often resembles “grass without roots”. Critically examine the challenges faced by PRIs and suggest measures to strengthen their autonomy and capacity. (250 words, 15 marks)