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Which of the following is specifically mentioned in Article 257(3)?

AUnion’s power over waterways

BParliament’s control over taxation

CUnion’s power to dismiss State Ministers

DDirections to States for the protection of railways

Answer:

D. Directions to States for the protection of railways

Read Explanation:

  • Article 257(3) enables the Union Government to direct States to take necessary measures for the protection of railways within the State, highlighting concern for strategic infrastructure.


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Articles 256 and 257 reflect which nature of Indian federalism?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Administrative Relations between the Centre and States.

(i) The executive power of the Centre extends to matters in the Union List and to the exercise of rights, authority, and jurisdiction conferred by treaties or agreements.
(ii) The executive power of the states is restricted to their territorial jurisdiction over matters in the State List only.
(iii) For matters in the Concurrent List, the executive power lies with the Centre unless specified otherwise by the Constitution or parliamentary law.

(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.

Which of the following is NOT a technique adopted by the Constitution for Centre-State administrative coordination?