SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 47

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

Which Schedule of the Constitution of India defines the allocation of powers and functions between the Union and the State Governments in the form of Union List, State List and Concurrent List?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Seventh.

The allocation of powers and functions between the Union and the State Governments in the form of the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List is defined in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. This Schedule, specifically under Article 246, enumerates the subjects on which the Parliament (Union List), State Legislatures (State List), or both (Concurrent List) can legislate, thereby outlining the distribution of legislative powers in India's federal structure.