The Sarkaria Commission, established in the 1980s, focused on Centre-State relations in India. Which of the following best captures the central recommendation of the commission?
1
Complete devolution of financial powers to states, making them independent of central assistance.
2
Preservation of a strong central government while allowing states more administrative flexibility.
3
Redistribution of legislative powers, granting states the authority to amend the Constitution independently.
4
Creation of separate foreign policy and defense policies for states to manage their own international relations.