Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Land and agriculture fall under the State List.
Statement II: Marriage laws and adoption fall under the Concurrent List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Both statements I and II are correct
Explanation: Statement I is correct: Land and agriculture are included in the State List (Seventh Schedule of the Constitution). States have the power to legislate on these subjects as they are primarily local and regional in nature.
Statement II is correct: Marriage laws and adoption fall under the Concurrent List, meaning both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws on these subjects. However, in case of conflict, Central law prevails.
Additional Key Facts:
The Seventh Schedule divides subjects into Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
State List includes subjects like police, public order, agriculture, and land.
Concurrent List includes subjects like education, marriage, adoption, criminal law, and forests.
Union List includes defence, foreign affairs, and currency.
The idea ensures cooperative federalism in India.
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: What happens if Union and State laws conflict in the Concurrent List?
Answer: Central law prevails.
Question: How many lists are in the Seventh Schedule?
Answer: Three (Union, State, Concurrent).