Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Centre can issue binding directions to States on the implementation of Union laws.
Statement-II:
The States are delegates of the Union.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Centre can issue binding directions to States on the implementation of Union laws.
Statement-II:
The States are delegates of the Union.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct: The Centre has the power to issue binding directions to States for the implementation of Union laws. This authority ensures uniformity and compliance with national policies and is a key aspect of administrative Centre-State relations.

Statement II is incorrect: The States are not delegates of the Union. According to the Constitution of India, India is a federal state, and both the Centre and the States have their own independent powers and functions. The relationship between the Centre and the States is one of coordination, not delegation. The States are autonomous entities within the framework of the Constitution, and they are not merely agents or delegates of the Union.

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Centre can issue binding directions to States on the implementation of Union laws. Statement-II: The States are delegates of the Union. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements? (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct