Consider the following subjects belonging to Different lists of the constitution of India. Which of the following subjects belong to concurrent list?
- 1. Protection of wildlife
- 2. Income on Agriculture
- 3. Tax on Electricity consumption or sale
- 4. Price control
Out of these:
- A2 and 3 are correct
- B1 and 4 are correct
- COnly 4 is correct
- DOnly 2 is correct
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (b) 1 and 4 are correct
Explanation
In the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, legislative subjects are divided into three lists—Union List (List I), State List (List II) and Concurrent List (List III). On subjects included in the Concurrent List, both Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws; however, if there is a conflict on a Concurrent List subject, the law made by Parliament prevails.
• Protection of wild animals and birds—Concurrent List, Entry 17B.
• Tax on agricultural income—State List, Entry 46.
• Tax on the electricity consumption or sale —State List, Entry 53.
• Price control—Concurrent List, Entry 34.
Therefore, as per the options, only (1) protection of wildlife and (4) price control come under the Concurrent List.