Question

Which of the following schedules deals with the division of powers between union and states ?

• A. fourth schedule
• B. sixth schedule
• C. seventh schedule
• D. ninth schedule

Answer 1

Answer:

C. seventh schedule

🔹The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List 2) State List 3) Concurrent List. 🔹The Union List is a list of 100 subjects (Originally 97) numbered items as provided in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The Union Government or Parliament of India has exclusive power to legislate on matters relating to these items. 🔹The State List is a list of 61 subjects (Originally 66) items in the Schedule Seven to the Constitution of India. The respective state governments have exclusive power to legislate on matters relating to these items. 🔹The Concurrent List or List-III is a list of 52 items given in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. It includes the power to be considered by both the union and state government.