Question

Which of the following subjects is NOT listed in the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India? 
1. Insurance 
2. Railways
3. Corporation tax 
4. Public health and sanitation 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Public health and sanitation 

The correct answer is Public health and sanitation.

• The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies the allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List, 2) State List and 3) Concurrent List.
• "Public health and sanitation" is on the State list.
• Some important subjects of the state list are following
  • Police
  • Public health and sanitation
  • Public order
  • Betting and gambling
  • Hospitals and dispensaries

• Some important subjects of the Concurrent list are following
  • Forest
  • Trade unions
  • Adoption
  • Succession
  • Education
  • Marriage
• Some important subjects of the Union list are following
  • Army
  • International Relations
  • Ports
  • Railways
  • Defence
  • Communication
  • Highways