Question

Select the appropriate option based on the following statements.
Statement 1: Both the State and Central governments have the power to legislate on the residuary subjects.
Statement 2: Residuary powers are not specifically allotted to the Union or State Governments.

• A. Both statements are true.
• B. Both statements are false.
• C. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

Matters that are not included in the division of powers are known as residuary powers. The residuary powers are not explicitly allotted to the Union or State Governments. The constitution has given the responsibility to the central government. It has the power to legislate on the residuary subjects.