The Union Government has exclusive powers on subjects in __________.

The Union List

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The Concurrent List

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The State List

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Both 1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is A The Union List
Union List includes subjects of national importance such as defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communications and currency. They are included in this list because we need a uniform policy on these matters throughout the country. The Union Government alone can make laws relating to the subjects mentioned in the Union List.

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