Indian polity (Centre–State relations): Under what condition can the President of India assign any functions of the Union Government to a State Government? Article 258(1): Entrustment of Union functions to a State requires the State's agreement/consent. Choose the correct constitutional requirement.

Given data

• Topic: Assignment of Union functions to States.
• Reference: Article 258(1) of the Constitution of India.

Concept/ApproachArticle 258(1) permits the President to entrust functions of the Union to a State government with the consent of that State Government. It is not an unfettered presidential discretion, nor does it require consultation with judicial authorities.

Step-by-step reasoning• Identify the controlling provision: Article 258(1).• Read the condition: entrustment is possible only with State Government consent.• Therefore, the correct option is the one that captures State Government consent.

Common pitfallsAssuming the President can act unilaterally (pure discretion) or must consult the Governor/CJI. The text requires State Government consent.

Final AnswerIn consultation with the Government of the State (i.e., with the State Government's consent)