The Central Government can assign any function to the States:

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• During a financial emergency, the President can: 1. ask the states to reduce the salaries arid allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the State 2. ask the states to reserve money bills passed by the state legislature for his consideration 3. issue directions to states on financial matters 4. issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union
• What can the President do if the States fail to comply with the directives of Central Government:
• The Central Government can issue directions to the States with regard to the: 1. Union List 2. State List 3. Concurrent List
• Which of the following is/are resultant of a proclamation of National Emergency because of war? I. The Union Government can give directions to the States about how the executive power of the State is to be exercised. II. The Fundamental Rights stand automatically suspended. III. The State Legislature is suspended. IV. Parliament can make laws with respect to any subject in the State List.
• Which of the following provisions of the Constitution can be amended only if (a) they are passed by a majority of total - membership of each House of Parliament and not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament, and (b) are ratified by the legislatures of one-half of the States? [IAS 1995] 1. Method of election of President. 2. Provisions regarding the High Court. 3. Abolition of Legislative Council in any State. 4. Qualifications for Indian citizenship 5. Representation of States in Parliament.
• Which of the following are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Introduction of the separate communal electorate for Muslims. 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces. 4. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.
• What is the document published by the government to apprise the public on any issue? [Central Excise 1990]
• Which of the following, regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ? 1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President. 2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction. 3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government. 4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction. [IAS 1994]
• The duties envisaged by the Constitution for the Inter-State Council are to : 1. inquire into and advise on disputes between States 2. investigate matters of common interest for two or more States 3. make recommendation for coordination of policy and action relating to any subject 4. enforce provisions relating to the freedom of trade and commerce
• What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision ofa "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]