Question

'Residuary Powers' means those powers which are ___________________.

• A. Delegated by the centre to the states
• B. Enjoyed by the king or the president only
• C. Delegated by the state to the centre
• D. Retained by the centre or the state for themselves after division of powers between the centre and the unit states in a federation

Answer 1

The correct option is D Retained by the centre or the state for themselves after division of powers between the centre and the unit states in a federation

These are the powers retained by a government authority after certain powers have been delegated to other authorities.Residuary powers reside with Central government in India for passing any legislation on any subject.

Residuary powers remain with the Centre.