Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

"Education" is the subject matter of which list after the 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution?

Options:

Concurrent List

State List

Union List

Residuary Subject

Correct Answer:

Concurrent List

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Concurrent List

  • Before the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, Education was a subject in the State List.

  • After the 42nd Amendment, it was moved to the Concurrent List.

This means:

  • Both the Centre and the States can now make laws on education.

  • However, in case of a conflict between central and state laws, the central law prevails (as per Article 254).