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Per NCERT, what about RESIDUARY SUBJECTS — subjects not listed in any of the three lists (e.g. computer software, new technologies)?
APanchayats handle them
BThe UNION Government has the power to legislate on residuary subjects
CResiduary subjects are illegal
DThe State Government always handles residuary subjects
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The UNION Government has the power to legislate on residuary subjects
Per NCERT §What makes India federal, residuary subjects go to the Union — unlike US federalism where they go to states.
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