Mains Answer Writing - 26 Feb, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

10 marks

“Changing the name of a State in India reflects the cooperative yet asymmetrical nature of Indian federalism.”
Discuss the constitutional procedure for renaming a State and examine the role played by the State Legislature and Parliament in this process.

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Start with Article mention – Quote Article 3 of the Constitution and briefly list the step-wise procedure (State resolution → Presidential reference → Parliamentary law → Assent).
Explain federal balance – Show that State gives opinion but Parliament has final authority → cooperative yet unitary tilt.
Conclude with significance – Link to identity, linguistic aspirations, administrative convenience + why consultation prevents conflict.

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