Q. The Concurrent list of the Indian Constitution includes which of the following?
1. Trade and Commerce
2. Adulteration of Goods
3. Succession
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 1 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) Only 1
d) 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: d) 2 and 3.
Explanation:
1. Trade and Commerce:
– Entry 33 of the Concurrent List mentions “Trade and commerce in, and the production, supply, and distribution of” certain goods (e.g., foodstuffs, raw cotton, etc.).
– However, general “Trade and Commerce” as a subject is not explicitly listed in the Concurrent List. It is primarily a Union List subject (Entry 41 of the Union List deals with “Trade and commerce with foreign countries”).
– Therefore, Trade and Commerce is not part of the Concurrent List.
Note: Offical Answer may differ.
2. Adulteration of Goods:
– Entry 18 of the Concurrent List explicitly mentions “Adulteration of foodstuffs and other goods.”
3. Succession:
– Entry 5 of the Concurrent List includes “Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy, and succession.”
The correct answer is d) 2 and 3.
