Federalism Test - 1

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution grants Jammu and Kashmir greater autonomy compared to other States by requiring the concurrence of the State for making laws in certain matters.

Article 370 allows the President, with the concurrence of the State government of Jammu and Kashmir, to specify parts of the Union List applicable to the State.

The North Eastern States of India have special provisions primarily due to a sizeable indigenous tribal population with a distinct history and culture.

Czechoslovakia faced division primarily due to the dominance of certain ethnic groups over others within the country.

Demands for new States in India primarily focus on the creation of States based on common cultural and linguistic identities.

The aspect of autonomy demands in India that relates to resentment towards the control of the central government over administrative machinery is the demand for greater administrative powers for States.

Coalition politics in India has contributed to tensions between the central government and States.

Border disputes between States are primarily related to sentiments and historical claims over territories.

A key feature of federalism is the dual system of government where power is divided between regional and national levels.

Excessive centralization of power and domination of Russia over other regions with independent languages and cultures contributed significantly to the breakup of the USSR.