General Studies II · Subtopic
Union and State responsibilities
Official syllabus
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
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What this covers
Explain legislative competence, executive responsibility and their interaction across Union and State governments with close attention to the Seventh Schedule and exceptions.
Key ideas
- Legislative lists
- Article 246
- Executive responsibility
- Concurrent legislation
- Implementation coordination