Indian Polity UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not included in the Union List in the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Gas

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gas”.

Banking, Insurance, and Census are subjects of national importance and require uniform laws across the country. Hence, they are included in the Union List.

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