The union list from the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution consists of how many subjects as of May 2024?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 4 i.e. Hundred.
As of May 2024, the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains 100 subjects. These subjects are under the exclusive legislative jurisdiction of the Parliament of India. The Union List covers matters of national importance such as defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, banking, currency, and interstate trade. Initially, the list had 97 subjects, but the number has increased over time through constitutional amendments. The Union List is one of the three lists in the Seventh Schedule, the other two being the State List and the Concurrent List.