Question

Education is a property of..................list of Indian Constitution.

• A. Central
• B. State
• C. Concurrent
• D. Scheduled

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Concurrent

• Education is a property of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution.

  • The Indian Constitution divides legislative powers between the Central Government and State Governments into three lists:

    • Union List: Subjects on which only the Parliament (Central Government) can make laws. Examples include defense, railways, and currency.

    • State List: Subjects on which only the State Governments can make laws. Examples include public health, sanitation, and law and order.

    • Concurrent List: Subjects on which both the Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws. If there is a conflict between a Central law and a State law on a concurrent subject, the Central law generally prevails.

  • Initially, education was a part of the State List. However, the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 moved it to the Concurrent List.

  • This shift was made to ensure that the Central Government could also play a significant role in standardizing and improving the education system across the country, as it is a subject of national importance. It allows both the Center and the States to legislate and work together on educational policies and reforms.