What were the arguments in favour of greater power to the provinces?
The arguments in favour of greater power to the provinces were based on concerns about excessive centralisation. A member from Orissa warned that "the Centre is likely to break" because powers had been excessively centralised under the Constitution.
Many members from the provinces fought hard for fewer items to be put on the Concurrent and Union lists, indicating their desire for greater provincial autonomy. Additionally, before Partition, the Congress had agreed to grant considerable autonomy to the provinces as part of an effort to assure the Muslim League that Muslim-majority provinces would have adequate powers.
Explanation
The textbook context provides limited information about arguments favouring provincial power, as most of the debate recorded focuses on arguments for a strong Centre. However, the key points supporting provincial power include: (1) the warning that excessive centralisation could lead to the Centre breaking, (2) provincial members demanding fewer items on Central lists, and (3) the pre-Partition agreement by Congress to grant provincial autonomy to accommodate the Muslim League's concerns.