Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT vis-à-vis features of the Indian Constitution?
1) Though India has a federal system, the Constitution does not mention the word ‘federation’.
2) Article 5 of the Constitution says that the Parliament by law can create a new state.
3) On the subjects in the Union list, each State Legislature can enact laws for the State.
4) Both the Parliament and State Legislature can pass laws on subjects in concurrent list.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2 and 3.
The statements that are INCORRECT regarding the features of the Indian Constitution are:
2) Article 5 does not state that Parliament can create a new state; instead, it pertains to the citizenship of people in India at the commencement of the Constitution. The creation of new states is governed by Article 3.
3) On subjects in the Union list, only the Parliament can enact laws; state legislatures cannot legislate on these matters.
Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The Constitution does not use the term 'federation,' but it does reflect a federal structure, and both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate on the concurrent list.