UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·polity-and-governance·federal structure

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?

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  1. AArticle 257Correct
  2. BArticle 258
  3. CArticle 355
  4. DArticle 356

Explanation

The correct answer is Article 257. This Article deals with the control of the Union over States in certain cases. Clause 1 of Article 257 specifically mandates that the executive power of every State must be exercised in a manner that does not impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union. It further empowers the Union government to give such directions to a State as may appear necessary for that purpose. In contrast, Article 258 relates to the power of the Union to confer powers on States in certain cases. Article 355 imposes a duty on the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance. Article 356 deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a State. Therefore, Article 257 is the specific provision described in the question.
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