Socio-economic planning is a part of
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Reserved list
Explanation
Socio-economic planning falls under the Concurrent List (Entry 20), allowing both Union and State governments to legislate. This ensures coordinated national development. Earlier Planning Commission and now NITI Aayog guide planning policy. In case of conflict, Union law prevails under Article 254. It is not exclusively under Union or State List.
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Which Schedule of the Constitution distributes power between Union and States?
A.
First Schedule
B.
Second Schedule
C.
Sixth Schedule
D.
Seventh Schedule
Explanation
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution distributes legislative powers between Union and States through Union List, State List, and Concurrent List. It is crucial for federal structure. The Union List has subjects of national importance, while State List covers regional matters. Concurrent List allows shared jurisdiction. Other schedules deal with different matters.
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In the classification of power in the Constitution of India, education falls under
A.
Central list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
None of the above
Explanation
Education was placed in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. This allows both Union and State governments to legislate on it. It is Entry 25 of List III in the Seventh Schedule. In case of conflict, Union law prevails under Article 254. Earlier, education was in the State List.
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‘Law and Order’ is included in the
A.
Concurrent List
B.
State List
C.
Union List
D.
None of the above
Explanation
Law and order is included in the State List (Entry 1 of List II) under the Seventh Schedule. This gives primary responsibility to states for maintaining public order and police. The Union List deals with national subjects like defence, while Concurrent List covers shared areas. Other options are incorrect.
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The number of subjects in the Concurrent List is
Explanation
The Concurrent List originally had 47 subjects under the Seventh Schedule. It allows both Union and State governments to legislate. The number has increased over time due to amendments. In case of conflict, Union law prevails under Article 254. Other numbers are incorrect.
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Education under the Indian Constitution is included in the
A.
Union List
B.
State List
C.
Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Explanation
Education was shifted to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. It is Entry 25 of List III, allowing both Union and State governments to legislate. In case of conflict, Union law prevails under Article 254. Earlier it was part of the State List.
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