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Topic Cooperative federalism
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 26 years (1995–2021), peaking in 1995.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1995
- Recurs across 2 years (1995–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1995 → GEO 2021
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2021
Which one of the following is / are the function(s) of NITI Aayog?
- Design policy & programme framework
- Foster cooperative federalism
- Think tank and knowledge & innovation hub
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1, 2 and 3
- D 1 and 3 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
CSE1995
Q. Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? I.The National Development Council 3 .Zonal Councils Codes:
- A 1 and 2
- B 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- C 3 and 4
- D 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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