Question

how does the constitution of india provide for the distribution of powers b/w the center and the state

Answer 1

1. The Constitution of India presented a two-tier system of government initially by denoting the Central Government and the State governments.
2. Then, a third tier of federalism was introduced by way of Municipalities and Panchayats.
3. These three different tiers have the benefit of distinct jurisdiction.
4. The Constitution specified a three- fold sharing of legislative powers between the Central Government and the State Governments. Hence, there are three lists:

​(i) a Union List, with subjects such as taxes, defence and foreign affairs, which would be the exclusive responsibility of the Centre;
​(ii) a State List of subjects, such as trade, agriculture and police, which would be taken care of principally by the states;
​(iii) a Concurrent List, under which would come subjects such as forests, education and trade unions, in which the Centre and the states would have joint responsibility.