Which of the following is a subject under the State List?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer:
Public Order
Explanation:
Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, subjects are divided into three lists:
Union List (Centre)
State List (States)
Concurrent List (Both Centre and State)
Public Order is included in the State List, meaning state governments have the primary authority to maintain law and order within their territory.
Additional Key Points:
State List originally had 66 subjects (now reduced due to constitutional amendments)
Important State List subjects include:
Police and Public Order
Public health and sanitation
Agriculture
Local government
Fisheries and forests (partly shifted to Concurrent List in some cases)
The division of powers ensures federal structure in India
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question Who maintains Public Order in India?
Answer: State Governments
Question: Under which schedule are Union, State, and Concurrent Lists given?
Answer: Seventh Schedule of the Constitution