Q1. [1]
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :
Column I (List): a. Union list, b. State list, c. Concurrent list, d. Residuary subjects
Column II (Subject): i. Police, ii. Computer software, iii. Adoption, iv. Defence
- A a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
- B a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
- C a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
- D a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
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2026 32/2/1 Q20
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Model Answer
Option C: a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
- Union List – Defence (iv); State List – Police (i); Concurrent List – Adoption (iii); Residuary Subjects – Computer software (ii).
Explanation
The three lists come from the Indian Constitution (Federalism chapter). Union List has subjects of national importance (defence, banking, foreign affairs). State List has subjects of local/state importance (police, trade, agriculture). Concurrent List has subjects where both Centre and States can legislate (education, marriage/adoption, forests). Residuary subjects are those not mentioned in any list — like computer software — and belong to the Centre. Remember this distribution for MCQs and short-answer questions.
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