Population control and family planning is listed in which Schedule in the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is Concurrent list
Population control and family planning come under the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution. The Concurrent List (under Schedule VII, Article 246) contains subjects on which both the Union and the State governments can legislate. This means that both the central and state governments can make laws regarding population control and family planning. The issue of population control and family planning has been recognized as a shared responsibility, and both levels of government play a role in implementing programs and policies related to it.
Information Booster:
· The Union List contains subjects on which only the central government can legislate, such as national defense, foreign affairs, and atomic energy.
· The State List contains subjects on which only state governments can legislate, such as police, public health, and agriculture.
· The Concurrent List contains subjects on which both the Union and State governments can make laws. Population control and family planning fall under this category as it is a shared concern for both levels of government to address for the well-being of the nation.
· Family Planning policies in India have been implemented through various government programs since the 1950s, focusing on reducing birth rates, improving maternal health, and promoting awareness about contraception.
Additional Knowledge:
· The Residual subjects are those matters not mentioned in any of the three lists (Union, State, and Concurrent) and are dealt with by the Union Government under Article 248. These do not pertain to population control or family planning.
· The State List: The State List contains subjects on which the legislature of a State is authorized to make laws. These subjects include public order, police, public health, sanitation, hospitals, and dispensaries, as well as matters like betting and gambling.
· The Union List: The Union List includes a range of subjects on which Parliament can make laws. These subjects encompass areas such as defense, foreign affairs, railways, and banking.