SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 48

Solution: The correct answer is Division of powers (lists).
Explanation:
☛ The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution (under Article 246) deals with the division of legislative powers between the Union and the States.
☛ It contains three lists: the Union List (List I), the State List (List II), and the Concurrent List (List III).
☛ Originally, the Union List contained 97 subjects (presently 100), the State List contained 66 subjects (presently 61), and the Concurrent List contained 47 subjects (presently 52).
☛ The concept of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Australian Constitution.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Panchayats: Specified in the Eleventh Schedule, added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, containing 29 functional items.
☛ Fundamental Duties: Enshrined in Part IVA (Article 51A) of the Constitution, incorporated by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
☛ Emergency provisions: Contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution, spanning Articles 352 to 360.
☛ Residuary Powers: Under Article 248, the power to make laws on matters not enumerated in any of the three lists vests solely with the Parliament.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Under which Article does the Parliament possess residuary powers of legislation? → Article 248
☛ Which Constitutional Amendment shifted five subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List? → 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
☛ Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the 22 recognized official languages? → Eighth Schedule
☛ Which committee recommended the incorporation of Fundamental Duties into the Constitution? → Swaran Singh Committee
☛ Which schedule contains provisions regarding the disqualification of members on grounds of defection? → Tenth Schedule