GK Question

polity medium true_false

Residuary powers (subjects not mentioned in any List) are vested with the States in the Indian Constitution.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 248: Residuary powers are vested with Parliament (Union), not States. This includes power to make laws on any matter not enumerated in Concurrent or State List, including power to impose taxes not mentioned in either List. This gives Indian federalism a strong unitary bias, unlike USA where residuary powers rest with States.

Topic Federal Relations - Residuary Powers
Exam Relevance Federal comparison question critical for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2
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