Q. Which of the following pertains to the centralizing tendency of Indian Constitution?
1. The Union List contains more subjects than the State List.
2. Generally the central law prevails over state laws in case of conflict on matters mentioned in the concurrent list.
3. Residuary powers are vested in the Centre.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The division of powers is in favour of the Centre and highly inequitable from the federal angle. The Union List contains more subjects than the State List. The Union List consists of 98 subjects (originally 97), and the State List 59 subjects (originally 66).
Statement 2 is correct. Both the Centre and the states can make laws on the subjects of the concurrent list, but in case of a conflict, the Central law prevails. The Centre has overriding authority over the Concurrent List.
Statement 3 is correct. The residuary subjects (i.e., which are not mentioned in any of the three lists) are given to the Centre. Thus, the Constitution has made the Centre strong.
