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What is the primary purpose of Article 262 of the Indian Constitution?

1. To empower Parliament to provide for the adjudication of inter-State river water disputes
2. To authorize the President to impose President’s Rule in States
3. To establish the Inter-State Council for policy coordination
4. To regulate trade and commerce within the territory of India

Correct answer: To empower Parliament to provide for the adjudication of inter-State river water disputes

Solution

Article 262 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to provide for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys. It also allows Parliament to exclude the jurisdiction of courts in such matters.

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