Q. Which of the following subjects is/are included under the concurrent list of the 7th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. Which of the following subjects is/are included under the concurrent list of the 7th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Article 246 deals with the 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution that mentions three lists named Union List, State List, and Concurrent List which specify the divisions of power between Union and States.
Important subjects under different lists:
Union List: Defence, Atomic Energy, Foreign Affairs, Banking, Railways, Ports and Foreign Trade.
State List: Agriculture, Land, Public Health, Police, and Local Government.
Concurrent List: Education, Forests, Trade Union and Weights and measures
Note- 42nd amendment Act 1976 shifted below mentioned five subjects from State list to Concurrent List:
- Education
- Forests
- Protection of wild animals and birds
- Weights and measures and
- Administration of justice, constitution, and organization of all courts except the Supreme Court and the High Courts
Explanation:
Article 246 deals with the 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution that mentions three lists named Union List, State List, and Concurrent List which specify the divisions of power between Union and States.
Important subjects under different lists:
Union List: Defence, Atomic Energy, Foreign Affairs, Banking, Railways, Ports and Foreign Trade.
State List: Agriculture, Land, Public Health, Police, and Local Government.
Concurrent List: Education, Forests, Trade Union and Weights and measures
Note- 42nd amendment Act 1976 shifted below mentioned five subjects from State list to Concurrent List:
- Education
- Forests
- Protection of wild animals and birds
- Weights and measures and
- Administration of justice, constitution, and organization of all courts except the Supreme Court and the High Courts
