Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A State is constitutionally bound to exercise its executive power in a manner that does not prejudice the executive power of the Union.
Reason (R): Article 257 establishes Union supremacy in certain executive matters to maintain constitutional coordination.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Article 257(1) of the Constitution says that the executive power of every State shall be exercised so as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union, and the Union may give directions to a State for this purpose. So the Assertion is true.
Article 257 belongs to the chapter on administrative relations between the Union and the States. It gives the Union supremacy in such executive matters so that both levels of government work in coordination. So the Reason is also true.
Since the duty stated in the Assertion arises directly from Article 257, the Reason correctly explains the Assertion. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Hence, Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Similar Questions
Select the correct option based on the given Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The 43rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution.
Reason (R): Fundamental Duties were added to promote responsible citizenship and encourage individuals to contribute to national development.
Important Questions from Basics of Constitution
Which article of Indian constitution is related with Official language of the Union?
Who among the following moved 'objective resolution' in the constituent assembly?
Democracy is a system of government in which the final power rests with:
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar famously described a specific article of the Indian Constitution as its 'Heart and Soul', emphasizing its crucial role in upholding individual liberties. Which of the following Articles, ensuring the enforcement of fundamental rights, did he refer to?
Which one of the following countries does not posses a written Constitution?
