Which of the following subjects are included in the 'Union List/Center List' in the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
National defense and foreign affairs
Explanation
The Constitution of India distributes legislative powers between the Union and the States through three lists under the Seventh Schedule: the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List.
The Union List (List I) contains subjects of national importance over which the Parliament has exclusive power to legislate. These include national defense, foreign affairs, banking, currency, atomic energy, railways, and post and telegraph.
The State List (List II) contains subjects of regional or local importance over which the State Legislatures have exclusive power to legislate. These include police, public order, agriculture, and local government.
The Concurrent List (List III) contains subjects over which both the Union and the States can legislate, such as education, marriage, and bankruptcy.
Key Points
The Union List is designed to ensure unity and uniformity in matters of national security and international relations. In case of any conflict between the Union and State laws regarding matters in the Concurrent List, the Union law generally prevails.
Important Questions and Answers
Question: Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the three lists of legislative powers?
Answer: The Seventh Schedule.
Question: Can the State Government make laws on subjects listed in the Union List?
Answer: No, only the Parliament of India has the authority to make laws on subjects included in the Union List.