Multiple choice

On those subjects which are not covered by any of the three Lists, the power to legislate belongs to

  1. the Union Parliament

  2. the State Legislatures

  3. both on the Union Parliament and State Legislatures

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The subjects that are not mentioned in any of the three lists are known as Residuary Subjects. Subject to the provisions of the constitution, the power to legislate on these, rests with parliament or state legislative assembly as the case may be per Article 245.

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