Multiple choice

'Residuary Powers' means those powers which are

  1. delegated by the centre to the states

  2. enjoyed by the king or the President only

  3. delegated by the state to the centre

  4. retained by the centre or the state for themselves after division of powers between the centre and the unit states in a federation
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Explanation

Residuary powers are those legislative powers not specifically assigned to either the central or state governments in a federal constitution. They are typically reserved for the entity specified by the constitution to handle matters not covered by the enumerated lists.

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