Read the statements given below:
Statement 1: The Constitution of India divides the legislative subjects into 3 lists, namely the Union, State and Concurrent List.
Statement 2: The subject of 'Protection of wild animals and birds' is transferred to the Concurrent list from the State list by the 42nd Amendment Act
Statement 3: Only the Parliament of India can make laws on the subjects under the Concurrent List.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because the Constitution of India divides legislative subjects into three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List under the Seventh Schedule.
Statement 2 is correct because the subject “Protection of wild animals and birds” was moved from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
Statement 3 is incorrect because both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws on Concurrent List subjects, though Central law prevails in case of conflict.
Additional Key Facts
Seventh Schedule defines distribution of powers between Centre and States.
Concurrent List allows dual law-making by Centre and States.
42nd Amendment expanded the scope of Concurrent List.
Important Concurrent subjects include education, forests, and marriage laws.
In case of conflict, Union law overrides State law.
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers
Question: Which Amendment transferred “Forests” and “Wildlife protection” to the Concurrent List?
Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
Question: What happens if Union and State laws conflict on Concurrent List subjects?
Answer: Union law prevails