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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CHSL - 13 March 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

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Which of the following is mentioned in state list of the seventh schedule of the Indian constitution?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Betting and gambling.

Extended Answer:

In the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the legislative powers of the Union and States are divided into three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List. Betting and gambling fall under the State List (Entry 34), which means State Governments have the authority to regulate and legislate on matters related to betting and gambling within their jurisdiction.

  • States like Goa and Sikkim have legalized gambling, while others impose strict laws or ban it.

  • This decentralization allows states to address local issues related to morality, social concerns, and economic factors when framing laws.

Other Options:

  • Railways: Under the Union List, managed by the central government.

  • Post office savings bank: Also under the Union List, governed by the central government.

  • Inter-state trade: Regulated by the Union List, with central authority over interstate commerce.

In conclusion, betting and gambling are regulated by individual states in India.