Match the LIST-I with LIST-II regarding the specific administrative and discretionary powers of the Union and State authorities: LIST-I (Provision/Function) LIST-II (Associated Entity/Authority) A. Determining the amount of royalty payable from mineral exploration licenses to Tribal District Councils I. President of India B. Making regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of specified territories II. Governor of Assam C. Determining the proportion in which the emoluments of a common Governor are shared between states III. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Mandatory requirement to appoint a Tribal Welfare Minister IV. State of Jharkhand Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is: A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV Key Points LIST-I (Provision/Function) LIST-II (Associated Entity/Authority) (A) Determining royalty for mineral exploration (II) Governor of Assam (B) Making regulations for peace and progress (III) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (C) Determining salary sharing for common Governor (I) President of India (D) Tribal Welfare Minister requirement (IV) State of Jharkhand Additional Information Governor of Assam: One of the discretionary powers of the Governor of Assam is to determine the amount payable as royalty accruing from licenses for mineral exploration to autonomous Tribal District Councils. Presidential Regulations: Under his legislative powers, the President can make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of Union Territories such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Ladakh. Common Governor: While the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows a person to be a governor for two or more states, it is the President who determines the proportion in which the involved states share his emoluments and allowances. Tribal Welfare Minister: The Governor is constitutionally required to appoint a Tribal Welfare minister in the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Note that Bihar was excluded from this requirement by the 94th Amendment Act of 2006.