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Under which Article can the Union government issue directions to a State to ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament?

AArticle 256

BArticle 245

CArticle 263

DArticle 370

Answer:

A. Article 256

Read Explanation:

  • Article 256 mandates that the executive power of every State must ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament, and empowers the Union government to issue directions to the States for this purpose.


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Consider the following statements regarding Administrative Relations.

(i) The Centre can issue directions to states for the maintenance of communication means of national or military importance.
(ii) A state legislature cannot delegate its executive functions to the Centre without the Centre’s consent.
(iii) The principle of full faith and credit applies only to judicial proceedings and not to public acts or records.

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