Who amongst the following, most eloquently defended 'the rights of the states'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → K. Santhanam
The rights of the states were most eloquently defended in the Constituent Assembly by K. Santhanam from Madras, who felt that a reallocation of powers would strengthen both the states and the Centre.
NCERT (2026-27): “4. The Powers of the State … The rights of the states were most eloquently defended by K. Santhanam from Madras. A reallocation of powers was necessary, he felt, to strengthen not only the states but also the Centre. ‘There is almost an obsession that by adding all kinds of powers to the Centre we can make it strong.’ This was a misconception, said Santhanam. If the Centre was overburdened with responsibilities, it could not function effectively.…” |