Question

Which of the following statements regarding the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and State legislatures is correct?

• A. The State legislature can legislate on matters enumerated in the Union List
• B. The Union legislature can legislate on matters in the Concurrent List only with State approval
• C. The Union Government can issue directions to the States under Article 256
• D. The Union and States have equal powers on matters in the Union List

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Union Government can issue directions to the States under Article 256

Article 256 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by the Parliament.

The Union Government is constitutionally empowered to issue directions to the States to ensure that state executive power does not impede or prejudice the exercise of executive power of the Union.