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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

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Which of the following subjects falls under the Union List?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Defence of India.

  • The Indian Constitution's Seventh Schedule divides legislative powers between the Union (central) government and the State governments through three lists: the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List. 
    • The Union List contains subjects of national importance where the Union Parliament has exclusive power to legislate. 
    • The State List includes subjects of regional or local interest where State Legislatures have exclusive power to legislate. 
    • The Concurrent List contains subjects where both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate, but in case of conflict, Union legislation generally prevails.

Union List:

This list includes subjects of national importance, such as: 

  • Defence of India
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Banking
  • Currency and Coinage
  • Atomic Energy
  • Communication (Post and Telegraphs, Railways, Airways, etc.)
  • Census and Statistics
  • Union Taxes and Duties