Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :
Column I (List): I. Union list subjects; II. State list subjects; III. Concurrent subjects; IV. Residuary subjects
Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere): A. State Governments alone make laws on it. B. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it. C. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments. D. Central Government legislates on new subjects.
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Model Answer
(d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
Union list → Centre legislates for uniformity; State list → State governments alone; Concurrent list → both Centre and State; Residuary → Centre legislates on new subjects.
Explanation
- Union List: Central Government has exclusive authority (defence, banking, etc.) — for national uniformity → matches B.
- State List: Only State Governments legislate (police, agriculture, etc.) → matches A.
- Concurrent List: Both Centre and States can legislate (education, forests, etc.) → matches C.
- Residuary subjects: New/unlisted subjects — Central Government has jurisdiction → matches D.
Remember: In case of conflict on Concurrent List subjects, Central law prevails.