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    Question

    Who holds the authority to legislate on subjects not listed in the Indian Constitution's Union, State, or Concurrent lists?

    A Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Supreme Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Regional Councils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D State Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The power to legislate on subjects not mentioned in the Union, State, or Concurrent lists, known as residuary subjects, is vested in the Central Government. Article 248 of the Indian Constitution grants the Parliament exclusive authority to make laws on these matters. This concept of residual powers was borrowed from the Constitution of Canada.

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