Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution makes provision for the division of powers between Union and the States?

Correct option is C

• Union List (97 Subjects): The Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on subjects like Defense, Foreign Affairs, Atomic Energy, Railways, and Banking.
• State List (66 Subjects): State governments have exclusive power over subjects such as Police, Public Health, Agriculture, and Local Government.
• Concurrent List (47 Subjects): Both the Union and State governments can legislate on subjects such as Education, Forests, Marriage & Divorce, and Criminal Law.

If a conflict arises between a Union law and a State law on a subject in the Concurrent List, the Union law prevails as per Article 254 of the Constitution.

The Seventh Schedule is an essential component of India's federal structure. It ensures a clear division of legislative powers, preventing conflicts between the Union and State governments.

The lists help in maintaining governance efficiency and smooth functioning of democracy.

• Third Schedule: Prescribes the forms of oaths and affirmations for constitutional authorities such as the President, Governors, and Judges.
• Eighth Schedule: Lists 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Initially, it contained only 14 languages.
• Fourth Schedule: Deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) for each state and union territory.