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Q: In which way the President can assign any of the functions of the Union Government to the State Government?
  • A. In his discretion
  • B. In consultation with the Chief Justice of India
  • C. In consultation with the Government of the State
  • D. In consultation with the State Governor
Correct Answer: Option C - Article 258 (1) of the Indian Constitution states that the President may, with the consent of the government of a state, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that government or to its officer's functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the union extends.
C. Article 258 (1) of the Indian Constitution states that the President may, with the consent of the government of a state, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that government or to its officer's functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the union extends.

Explanations:

Article 258 (1) of the Indian Constitution states that the President may, with the consent of the government of a state, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that government or to its officer's functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the union extends.