To What Extent Has Federalism Contributed to Democracy in India

question 46

Essay

To what extent has federalism contributed to democracy in India, and to what extent has it endangered democracy? On balance, has it contributed more to promoting democracy or endangering it? What factors in contemporary Indian politics will likely shape the impact of federalism in this regard?

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that detect and respond to stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, and temperature, facilitating perception.

Perception

The cognitive process of interpreting and making sense of sensory information to understand the environment around us.

Conscious Awareness

The state or quality of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.

Mechanoreceptors

Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in processes like touch, hearing, and balance.