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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2004
Federalism & State Governments
Question No. 258Interactive Test Mode
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Q258. 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?

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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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Article 257

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Article 257(1) of the Constitution states 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, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to giving such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q258)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Federalism & State Governments
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Article 257

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 258 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Polity (Federalism & State Governments) question is Option (A): "Article 257". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Federalism & State Governments". You can explore all repeated questions from Federalism & State Governments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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