Question 18 of 28intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer4 marks

A few subjects in various Lists of the Indian Constitution are given here. Group them under the Union, State and Concurrent Lists as provided in the table below. A. Defence; B. Police; C. Agriculture; D. Education; E. Banking; F. Forests; G. Communications; H. Trade; I. Marriages

Correct Answer

Union List: A. Defence; E. Banking; G. Communications

State List: B. Police; C. Agriculture; H. Trade

Concurrent List: D. Education; F. Forests; I. Marriages

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 9 | (Page 15-16)
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Explanation

The textbook clearly categorizes these subjects: Union List includes subjects of national importance requiring uniform policy—defence, banking, and communications. State List contains subjects of local importance—police, agriculture, and trade. Concurrent List includes subjects of common interest to both governments—education, forests, and marriages.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify subjects in Union List from context - Defence, Banking, Communications

  2. Step 2: Identify subjects in State List from context - Police, Agriculture, Trade

  3. Step 3: Identify subjects in Concurrent List from context - Education, Forests, Marriages

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