Which of the following matters come under residuary powers as per Sche...
The residuary powers in the Indian Constitution are those powers that are not specifically mentioned in any of the three lists - Union List, State List, and Concurrent List - provided in Schedule VII of the Constitution. The matters falling under residuary powers are exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Parliament of India.
The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3 only. Let's discuss each option in detail:
1. Computer Software: According to Schedule VII, computer software is not specifically mentioned in any of the three lists. Therefore, it falls under the residuary powers of the Parliament.
2. Disaster Management: Disaster management is not under the residuary powers. It is a matter that falls under the Concurrent List, which means both the Union and State governments have the power to legislate on it.
3. Currency and Coinage: Currency and coinage are exclusively under the Union List as per Schedule VII. The Union government has the sole authority to legislate on matters related to currency and coinage in India.
4. Foreign Affairs: Foreign affairs, including diplomatic relations and international treaties, fall under the Union List. This means that the Union government has the exclusive power to make laws on foreign affairs.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 1 and 3 only. Computer software and currency and coinage are matters that come under the residuary powers of the Parliament, while disaster management and foreign affairs fall under other specific lists in Schedule VII.