Q1. Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Inter-State quarantine is in the Union List (entry 81) of 7th schedule. Options (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect:
Inter-State trade and commerce is a Union subject (entry 42) under the Union List. Inter-State migration is a Union Subject (entry 81) under the Union List. Corporation tax is a Union subject (entry 85) under the Union List.
Additional insight:
The 7th Schedule classifies subjects under three lists--Union List, State List, and Concurrent List--to define legislative powers between the Centre and States under Article 246. Some of the major subjects under the respective lists are as follows:
| Union List | State List | Concurrent List |
|---|---|---|
| Defence | Public Order | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| Foreign Affairs | Police | Marriage and Divorce |
| Banking | Public Health and Sanitation | Bankruptcy and Insolvency |
| Atomic Energy | Agriculture | Education |
| Interstate Trade and Commerce | Fisheries | Forests |
| Railways | Land and Land Reforms | Protection of Wildlife |
| Post and Telegraph | Markets and Fairs | Labour Welfare |
| Citizenship, Naturalization and Aliens | Liquor and Alcohol Production | Electricity |
| Insurance | Local Government | Trade Unions |
| Regulation of Stock Exchanges | Betting and Gambling | Economic and Social Planning |