Q. Consider the following Assertion and Reasons based statements:

1. Assertion (A): The central legislature can, on certain occasions, legislate on matters from the State List.
2. Reason (R): The Constitution clearly states that executive powers of the Centre are superior to the executive powers of the States.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both A and R are individually correct but R is not correct explanation of A
Notes: Both A and R are individually correct but R is not correct explanation of A. There may be occasions when the situation may demand that the Central Government needs to legislate on matters from the State List. However, this is not because executive power of the union is superior to the state executives. But this is possible because of the Constitutional provisions. According to the Constitution, the central legislature can, on certain occasions, legislate on matters from the State List, if the move is ratified by the Rajya Sabha.