Question

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the division of power between union and state?

(i) It is mentioned in the 8th schedule of the constitution.

(ii) Article 226 deals with this.

(iii)There are two lists for union and state is maintained with different subjects in it.

1. Statement (i) and (ii)
2. Statement (i) and (iii)
3. Statement (ii) and (iii)
4. All are true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Statement (i) and (iii)

The correct answer is Statement (i) and (iii).

• Division of power between union and state is done according to Article 246.
• It is mentioned in the 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
• There are three lists named as:
• Union List Subjects:
• It originally had 97 subjects but now it has 100 subjects.
  • ​Defence
  • Army
  • International Relations
  • Ports
  • Railways
  • Highways
  • Communication
  • Economy
• State List Subjects:
• It originally had 66 subjects but now it has 61 subjects
  • Public order
  • Police
  • Public health and sanitation
  • Hospitals and dispensaries
  • Betting and gambling
• Concurrent List Subjects:
• It has 52 subjects.
  • Education
  • Forest
  • Trade unions
  • Marriage
  • Adoption
  • Succession