Question

Q. Which of the is/are the recommendations of Sarkaria Commission:

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Some of the other features are:

1. A permanent Inter-State Council called the Inter-Governmental Council should be set up under Article 263.
2. Article 356 (President’s Rule) should be used very sparingly, in extreme cases as a last resort when all the available alternatives fail
3. The Centre should consult the states before making a law on a subject of the Concurrent List.
4. The Centre should have powers to deploy its armed forces, even without the consent of states. However, it is desirable that the states should be consulted.
5. The governor cannot dismiss the council of ministers so long as it commands a majority in the assembly