Match List I with List - II. 

List - I	List - II
(A) Cooperative Federalism	(I) Niti Aayog
(B) Bargaining Federalism	(II) K.C. Wheare
(C) Competitive Federalism	(III) Granville Austin
(D) Quasi-Federal	(IV) Morris Jones

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct option is B

The correct matches are:
· (A) Cooperative Federalism – (III) Granville Austin: Granville Austin described Indian federalism as "cooperative" due to the collaborative relationship between central and state governments.
· (B) Bargaining Federalism – (IV) Morris Jones: Morris Jones highlighted the concept of "bargaining federalism," where federal units negotiate powers and resources with the central authority.
· (C) Competitive Federalism – (I) Niti Aayog: Competitive federalism is promoted by institutions like Niti Aayog, which encourages states to compete for resources and implement reforms for development.
· (D) Quasi-Federal – (II) K.C. Wheare: K.C. Wheare described India as a "quasi-federal" system because, although it has federal features, it retains a strong central authority, making it different from purely federal systems.
Information Booster:
1. Cooperative Federalism: Involves collaboration between central and state governments for governance, with a focus on mutual support and shared responsibilities.
2. Bargaining Federalism: Federal units negotiate with the central government for resources, powers, and autonomy.
3. Competitive Federalism: Encourages states to compete for resources and developmental rankings, promoting efficiency.
4. Quasi-Federalism: A system where federalism exists with a dominant central authority, as described by K.C. Wheare in reference to India.
5. Granville Austin’s View: Saw India’s federal system as cooperative, balancing autonomy with central collaboration.
6. Role of Niti Aayog: Implements competitive federalism by ranking states based on performance in areas like health, education, and infrastructure.