WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to examine and suggest changes in which specific area?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Electoral Reforms
  2. Banking Reforms
  3. Centre-State Relations
  4. Judicial Reforms

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Centre-State Relations

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Centre-State Relations šŸ“š Explanation: The Union Government appointed the Sarkaria Commission, headed by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, to review the working of the existing arrangements between the Centre and the States. The commission made several recommendations to strengthen the federal structure and prevent the misuse of Article 356 (President's Rule). It emphasized that a strong Centre is necessary, but it should not undermine the functional autonomy of the States.