If a subject does not fall under any of the three lists or arises after the Constitution was made, who has th…

Question

If a subject does not fall under any of the three lists or arises after the Constitution was made, who has the power to legislate on it?

((A)) State Government
((B)) Union Government
((C)) Supreme Court
((D)) Both Union and State Governments jointly

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(B) Union Government** According to the Constitution, the Union Government has the power to legislate on 'residuary' subjects — those not in any of the three lists or that arose after the Constitution was made. ## Explanation This is based on the concept of **residuary powers** in Indian federalism. The textbook explicitly states: *"According to our constitution, the Union Government has the power to legislate on these 'residuary' subjects."* This is a common MCQ point — don't confuse it with Concurrent List powers (shared) or State List powers. Source: *Federalism*, Chapter 2, "What makes India a federal country?"

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