2020 · Q80
In relation to the powers of the Union Government of India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
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- AThe Government of India may undertake legislative functions of a territory outside of India by agreement with the Government of that territory.
- BThe Union Government may not entrust a State Government with functions over matters where executive power of the Union extends.
- CThe Union Government may direct States for construction and maintenance of means of communication of military importance.
- DThe Governor may, with consent of Government of India, entrust its officers with functions on matters which fall within the executive power of State.
Explanation
Article 258 expressly allows the Union, with a state's consent, to entrust the state government with functions over matters within the Union's executive power — so B's denial is NOT correct. Article 257 permits directions on communications of military importance (C true); Article 258A allows a Governor, with GoI consent, to entrust officers with state executive functions (D true); and Article 260 permits legislative functions for foreign territory by agreement (A true).