Which of the following is part of the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution?
I. Public Health
II. Trade Unions
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 (Only II - Trade Unions)
Explanation:
Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, powers are divided into three lists. The options given in the question are as follows:
Trade Unions: This is part of the Concurrent List. This means that both the central and state governments can make laws on it.
Public Health: This is a subject in the State List. Subjects like sanitation and hospitals primarily fall under the jurisdiction of state governments.
Additional Facts
Concurrent List: This currently contains 52 subjects (originally there were 47). Subjects like education, forests, and conservation of wild animals also fall in this list.
Union List: This includes subjects of national importance like defense, foreign affairs, and banking.
42nd Amendment (1976): By this, five subjects (education, forests, weights and measures, wildlife conservation, and administration of justice) were transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List.
Possible Questions for Upcoming Exams
Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution describes the 'Lists'?
(Answer: Seventh Schedule)
'Education' is currently a subject in which list?
(Answer: Concurrent List)
'Police' and 'Agriculture' fall under which list?
(Answer: State List)