The Union List from the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution consists of how many subjects as of May 2024?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Hundred

As of May 2024, the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains 100 subjects. These subjects fall under the exclusive legislative jurisdiction of the Parliament of India and deal with matters of national importance such as:

• Defence

• Foreign affairs

• Atomic energy

• Railways

• Banking

• Currency

• Citizenship

This list is governed by Article 246 of the Constitution.

• The Seventh Schedule divides subjects into three lists:

  1. Union List – 100 subjects (exclusive to Parliament)

  2. State List – 61 subjects (exclusive to State Legislatures)

  3. Concurrent List – 52 subjects (both Parliament and State can legislate)

• The Union List ensures central control over crucial matters.

• Original Constitution (1950) had 97 items in the Union List.

• Amendments and reclassifications have increased the count to 100.

• Union List subjects typically impact entire nation uniformly.