OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsPolityQuestion 7
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India distributes power between the Union and the States ?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) Seventh Schedule
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution distributes powers between the Union (Central Government) and the States through three lists:
- ### Union List (List I) – Subjects under the exclusive control of the Central Government (e.g., defense, foreign affairs).
- ### State List (List II) – Subjects under the exclusive jurisdiction of State Governments (e.g., police, public health).
- ### Concurrent List (List III) – Subjects where both the Centre and States can legislate (e.g., education, marriage)
