Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2015 GS-I Indian Polity
Question

Who can legislate on the subjects which are not included in any of the lists of subjects given in the Constitution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Parliament

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Parliament”.
The Central government can legislate on subjects which are not listed under any of the three lists. It is known as the residuary list.

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