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The Indian constitution clearly provided a _____ distribution of legislative powers between the Union Government and the state governments.

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Two-fold
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Three fold
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Multiple fold
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Three fold

The constitution of India clearly provided a threefold distribution of powers between the union and state government. The distribution is based on the 3 lists containing different subject of legislation as follows:-

UNION LIST:-This list includes subjects of national importance like defense, banking etc. Only union govt. can legislate on these subjects.

STATE LIST: - This list includes subjects of regional importance like irrigation, trade etc. Only state govt. can legislate on these subjects.

CONCURRENT LIST: - This list included subjects of common importance such as marriage, succession. Both govt. can legislate. If there is conflict decision of union govt. prevails.


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