GK Question

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If a State law on Concurrent List conflicts with a Union law, the ______ law shall prevail, unless the State law has received Presidential assent.

  1. State
  2. Union
  3. older
  4. newer

Answer: Union

Article 254(1): In case of repugnancy between Union and State law on Concurrent List, Union law prevails. Exception under Article 254(2): If State law reserved for President's consideration and receives assent, it prevails in that State (but Parliament can still override by subsequent law).

Topic Federal Relations - Concurrent List Conflict
Exam Relevance Legislative conflict resolution question for UPSC and State PSC exams