UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·polity-and-governance·federal structure

Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of Indian?

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  1. ARegulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfieldsCorrect
  2. BAgriculture
  3. CFisheries
  4. DPublic health

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields is explicitly mentioned under Entry 55 of the Union List in the Seventh Schedule. This gives the Central Government exclusive power to legislate on this subject to ensure uniform safety standards across the country. In contrast, the other options belong to the State List. Agriculture is under Entry 14, Fisheries is under Entry 21, and Public health is under Entry 6 of the State List. Therefore, the State Governments have the primary power to legislate on these three subjects.
polity-and-governance: Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of Indian?
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