Powers of the Concurrent List

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Which of the following is NOT a subject under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Education

  2. Public Health

  3. Agriculture

  4. Prisons


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prisons are under the State List, not the Concurrent List.

The Concurrent List contains how many subjects?

  1. 47

  2. 52

  3. 42

  4. 59


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Concurrent List contains 47 subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following is a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Foreign Affairs

  2. Defense

  3. Currency

  4. Weights and Measures


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weights and Measures are under the Concurrent List, not the Union List or the State List.

The Concurrent List was introduced in the Indian Constitution to:

  1. Ensure uniformity in certain areas of legislation

  2. Provide flexibility to both the Union and State governments

  3. Promote cooperation between the Union and State governments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Concurrent List was introduced to ensure uniformity, flexibility, and cooperation between the Union and State governments.

Which of the following is NOT a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Electricity

  2. Water

  3. Forests

  4. Trade Unions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade Unions are under the Union List, not the Concurrent List.

The Concurrent List is also known as:

  1. Union List

  2. State List

  3. Residual List

  4. Common List


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Concurrent List is also known as the Common List.

Which of the following is a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Income Tax

  2. Customs Duties

  3. Excise Duties

  4. Stamp Duties


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stamp Duties are under the Concurrent List, not the Union List or the State List.

The Concurrent List is enumerated in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. First Schedule

  2. Second Schedule

  3. Seventh Schedule

  4. Ninth Schedule


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Concurrent List is enumerated in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following is a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Atomic Energy

  2. Space Research

  3. Railways

  4. Shipping and Navigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shipping and Navigation are under the Concurrent List, not the Union List or the State List.

The Concurrent List includes subjects that are of:

  1. National Importance

  2. State Importance

  3. Both National and State Importance

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Concurrent List includes subjects that are of both National and State Importance.

Which of the following is a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Banking

  2. Insurance

  3. Stock Exchanges

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banking, Insurance, and Stock Exchanges are all under the Concurrent List.

The Concurrent List is a list of subjects that are:

  1. Exclusively under the Union Government

  2. Exclusively under the State Governments

  3. Under both the Union and State Governments

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Concurrent List is a list of subjects that are under both the Union and State Governments.

Which of the following is a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Criminal Law

  2. Civil Law

  3. Family Law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Criminal Law, Civil Law, and Family Law are all under the Concurrent List.

The Concurrent List was added to the Indian Constitution through which Amendment?

  1. Seventh Amendment

  2. Ninth Amendment

  3. Forty-second Amendment

  4. Eighty-sixth Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Concurrent List was added to the Indian Constitution through the Seventh Amendment.

Which of the following is a subject under the Concurrent List?

  1. Mines and Minerals

  2. Oil and Natural Gas

  3. Electricity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mines and Minerals, Oil and Natural Gas, and Electricity are all under the Concurrent List.

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