2015 · Q28
Under Article 355 of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the Union to
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- Aprotect States against external aggression and internal disturbance
- Ballow the extension of executive powers of the Union to any State
- Cdeclare that the powers of the Legislature of a State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament
- Dallow the Parliament to include or exclude any caste, race or tribe into the list of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes
Explanation
Article 355 declares it the duty of the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance, and to ensure that state governments are carried on in accordance with the Constitution. The other options describe different provisions, such as Articles 356 and 341. Hence the Union's duty under Article 355 is protection against external aggression and internal disturbance.