Multiple choice

Article _____ of the Constitution of India vests the residuary power of legislation with the Parliament.

  1. 246

  2. 247

  3. 248

  4. 250
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Explanation

Article 248 of the Constitution of India vests the residuary powers of legislation exclusively with the Parliament. Residuary powers are those matters not mentioned in any of the three lists (Union, State, or Concurrent). This centralization of residuary power strengthens federal unity. Article 246 distributes legislative powers, Article 247 deals with administrative tribunals, and Article 250 relates to emergency powers.

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