Can the President unilaterally entrust functions to a State without its consent?
No, the President cannot unilaterally entrust functions to a State without its consent. According to Article 258(1) of the Constitution, the President may, with the consent of the Government of a State, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that Government or to its officers functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends. The use of "with the consent" indicates that the State's approval is necessary for the President to delegate powers and duties.