Read the following statements about the Union List and choose the correct option: I. It includes subjects of…

Question

Read the following statements about the Union List and choose the correct option:
I. It includes subjects of national importance.
II. Both Union and State Governments can make laws on it.
III. Defence and foreign affairs are part of it.
IV. Banking and currency are included in it.

((A)) Only I, II and III are correct.
((B)) Only I, III and IV are correct.
((C)) Only II, III and IV are correct.
((D)) Only I, II and IV are correct.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(B) Only I, III and IV are correct.** Statement II is incorrect — only the Union Government (not both) can make laws on the Union List. ## Explanation The source passage clearly states: "The Union Government **alone** can make laws relating to the subjects mentioned in the Union List." Statements I (national importance), III (defence, foreign affairs), and IV (banking, currency) are directly supported by the passage. Statement II is the trap — it describes the **Concurrent List**, not the Union List.

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