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Indian Polity UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is correct about the heading of the Article 162 of the Constitution of India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Extension of Executive Power of State

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Extension of Executive Power of State”.
Article 162 of the Constitution of India deals with the scope and limits of the executive power of the State governments.

It outlines the matters over which state governments have the authority to make laws and exercise executive power. The heading "Extent of Executive Power of State" accurately reflects the content of this article.

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