Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is: (d) Seventh Schedule
Explanation:
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States. It consists of three lists:
Explanation:
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States. It consists of three lists:
Union List – Subjects on which only the Parliament can make laws (e.g., defense, foreign affairs, banking).
State List – Subjects on which only the State Legislatures can make laws (e.g., police, public health, agriculture).
Concurrent List – Subjects on which both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws (e.g., education, forests, marriage).
In case of a conflict between laws made by the Centre and the State on a subject in the Concurrent List, the Central law prevails, as per Article 254.
Information Booster:
• Article 246 provides the constitutional basis for this division of powers.
• Union List – 100 subjects, State List – 61 subjects, Concurrent List – 52 subjects (originally).
• The 42nd Amendment transferred education and forests from State to Concurrent List.
• Article 246 provides the constitutional basis for this division of powers.
• Union List – 100 subjects, State List – 61 subjects, Concurrent List – 52 subjects (originally).
• The 42nd Amendment transferred education and forests from State to Concurrent List.
Additional Information:
• Fourth Schedule – Deals with allocation of Rajya Sabha seats among states.
• Sixth Schedule – Pertains to administration of tribal areas in Northeast India.
• Fifth Schedule – Relates to administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribes in other regions.
• Fourth Schedule – Deals with allocation of Rajya Sabha seats among states.
• Sixth Schedule – Pertains to administration of tribal areas in Northeast India.
• Fifth Schedule – Relates to administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribes in other regions.
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