Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Constitution allows Parliament to confer powers and impose duties on a State government even without that state’s consent. Statement II: A State Legislature can also confer powers and impose duties on the Centre without requiring the Centre’s consent. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

[B] Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

[C] Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

[D] Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Parliament can indeed make a law (particularly on a Union List subject) to confer powers and impose duties on a state without its consent. This is a form of unilateral delegation through legislation.
A State Legislature cannot impose duties or confer powers on the Centre States can delegate functions only through mutual consent between the State Governor and the Central Government, and not through legislation.

Source: Laxmikant (polity)