How many subjects are enlisted in the Concurrent List?a)66b)62c)47d)68...
The Concurrent List or List-III (Seventh Schedule) is a list of 52 items (though the last item is numbered 47) given in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The legislative section is divided into three lists: Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
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How many subjects are enlisted in the Concurrent List?a)66b)62c)47d)68...
The Concurrent List is a part of the Indian Constitution that contains subjects on which both the central and state governments have the power to make laws. It consists of subjects that are of common interest to both the levels of government. The idea behind having a Concurrent List is to ensure coordination and cooperation between the central and state governments in matters that affect the entire country.
There are a total of 47 subjects enlisted in the Concurrent List. These subjects are mentioned in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The option 'C' is the correct answer.
Here is a detailed explanation of the subjects enlisted in the Concurrent List:
1. Criminal law and procedure
2. Marriage and divorce
3. Bankruptcy and insolvency
4. Adoption and guardianship
5. Contracts and torts
6. Trusts and Trustees
7. Forests
8. Protection of wild animals and birds
9. Fisheries
10. Ports and navigation
11. Shipping and navigation on inland waterways
12. National highways
13. Railways
14. Airways
15. Waterways
16. Post and telegraph
17. Telephones
18. Wireless, broadcasting, and television
19. Education
20. Protection of wild animals and birds
21. Economic and social planning
22. Trade unions and industrial disputes
23. Price control and distribution of essential commodities
24. Drugs and poisons
25. Adulteration of foodstuffs and other goods
26. Prevention of cruelty to animals
27. Welfare of labor including conditions of work, provident funds, and employers' liability
28. Economic and social planning
29. Population control and family planning
30. Drugs and poisons
31. Prevention of cruelty to animals
32. Education including technical education, medical education, and universities
33. Legal, medical, and other professions
34. Trade unions and industrial disputes
35. Marriage and divorce
36. Adoption and guardianship
37. Forests
38. Protection of wild animals and birds
39. Fisheries
40. Ports and navigation
41. Shipping and navigation on inland waterways
42. National highways
43. Railways
44. Airways
45. Waterways
46. Post and telegraph
47. Telephones
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