Q1. [1] § Overview § What makes India a federal country? § How is federalism practised?
Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following :
Column-I (Subject List in the Indian Constitution) | Column-II (Subject)
I. Union List | a. Trade Union
II. State List | b. Banking
III. Concurrent List | c. Police
IV. Residuary List | d. Internet
- (A) I-d, II-a, III-c, IV-b
- (B) I-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d
- (C) I-a, II-b, III-d, IV-c
- (D) I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2024 32/3/1 Q10
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Model Answer
The correct answer is (B) I-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d.
Banking → Union List; Police → State List; Trade Union → Concurrent List; Internet → Residuary List.
Explanation
- Union List contains subjects of national importance like defence, banking, and foreign affairs (controlled by Central Government).
- State List includes subjects of local/state concern like police, agriculture, and public health.
- Concurrent List has subjects where both Centre and States can legislate, such as education, forests, and trade unions.
- Residuary powers (subjects not mentioned in any list, like internet/cyber law) vest with the Central Government in India.
- This is a standard chapter 2 (Federalism) concept — remember these examples for board exams.
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