Question:medium

Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

\(\text{Column I}\) (List)\(\text{Column II}\) (Jurisdiction Sphere)
I. Union list subjectsA. State Governments alone make laws on it.
II. State list subjectsB. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it.
III. Concurrent subjectsC. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments.
IV. Residuary subjectsD. Central Government legislates on new subjects.

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • A B C D
  • C D A B
  • D C B A
  • B A C D
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The correct matches are:
1. Union list subjects (B): These concern national matters, and only the Central Government makes laws about them (e.g., defense, foreign affairs).
2. State list subjects (A): These concern local matters, and only State Governments make laws about them (e.g., police, public health).
3. Concurrent subjects (C): Both the Central and State Governments can make laws about these subjects (e.g., education, forests).
4. Residuary subjects (D): The Central Government makes laws about subjects not in any list (e.g., cyber laws).

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