GK Question

polity medium mcq

Which of the following subjects is NOT in the Union List (List I) of Seventh Schedule, on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate?

  1. Defence
  2. Foreign Affairs
  3. Public Health
  4. Currency

Answer: Public Health

Seventh Schedule: Union List (97 subjects) includes defence, foreign affairs, currency, etc. Public Health is in State List (List II, Subject 6). Parliament can legislate on State List during Emergency (Article 250), if Rajya Sabha passes resolution (Article 249), or for implementing international agreements (Article 253).

Topic Parliament - Legislative Powers
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