Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution demarcates the powers of the Union and the States, that is Union List, State List and Concurrent List?

Options:

Fourth Schedule

First Schedule

Seventh Schedule

Third Schedule

Correct Answer:

Seventh Schedule

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Seventh Schedule

The Seventh Schedule divides legislative powers between the Union and the States by listing subjects under three categories:
Union List (List I): Contains 100 subjects (originally 97) over which the Union Parliament has exclusive power to make laws. These include national defense, foreign affairs, currency, communication, railways, etc.
State List (List II): Includes 61 subjects (originally 66) for which the State Legislatures have the power to make laws. These encompass public order, police, agriculture, local government, etc.
Concurrent List (List III): Lists 52 subjects (originally 47) where both the Union Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws. However, in case of a conflict, the Union law prevails. Examples include education, forests, electricity, etc.