Question

The Concurrent List in the Constitution of India was adopted from:
1. Switzerland
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. France
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Australia

The correct answer is Australia.

• Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution has been adopted from the Constitution of Australia.
  • Central Government and State Government both can make laws on the subjects under this list. 
  • In case of any conflict, the law made by the Central Government will prevail.
  •  e.g: Education, population control and family planning, protection of wildlife and animals, forests etc.
• Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution:
  • Article 246 provides for the separation of powers between Centre and States.
  •  The division of powers between Union and State is based on the following lists:
    • Union List (100 subjects),
    • State List (41 subjects),
    • Concurrent List (52 subjects).

• 42^nd amendment Act 1976 shifted the following subjects from State to Concurrent List:
  • Forests,
  • Education,
  • Weights and measures,
  • Protection of wild animals and birds, and
  • Administration of justice, constitution and organisation of all courts except the Supreme Court and the High Courts.