2014 · Q45
Which of the following statements regarding the residuary powers under the Constitution of India is/are correct?
- 1Residuary powers have been given to the Union Parliament.
- 2In the matter of residuary power, the Constitution of India follows the Constitution of Australia.
- 3Schedule 7 of the Constitution of India provides a list of residuary powers.
- 4The Government of India Act, 1935 placed residuary powers in the hands of the Governor -General,
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:
indian-polity-economyconstitution-features
- A1 and 3
- B2 and 3
- C1 and 4
- DOnly 4
Explanation
Residuary powers rest with the Union Parliament (following the Canadian model), and the Government of India Act, 1935 vested them in the Governor-General; Schedule 7 lists no residuary subjects - statements 1 and 4 are correct.