What is the primary purpose behind the Centre issuing directions to the States under Article 256?
ABudget allocation
BUniform execution of national laws
CElection supervision
DInternational treaties
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Who can amend or repeal a law made under Article 252 for the participating states?
Consider the following statements regarding Administrative Relations.
(i) The President can establish an Inter-State Council to discuss matters of common interest between the Centre and states.
(ii) The mutual delegation of executive functions can occur only through an agreement between the Centre and states.
(iii) The Centre’s directions to states for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes are enforceable under Article 365.
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i. The SPSC’s role is limited to recruitment and advisory functions on disciplinary matters.
ii. The President determines the number of members of the Joint State PSC.
iii. The Cochin PSC was formed in 1947 as a three-member commission.
iv. The SPSC is consulted on claims for pensions due to injuries sustained in service.
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The SPSC conducts examinations for appointments to state services.
The SPSC must be consulted on all matters related to the classification of state services.
The state legislature can extend the jurisdiction of the SPSC to local bodies.
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The Travancore-Cochin PSC was formed on July 1, 1949, with C. Kunhiraman as its first chairman.
The Kerala PSC was formed on November 1, 1956, with G.D. Nokes as its first chairman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?