2020 · Q81
As per provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is correct?
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- AOnly Parliament has the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent List
- BBoth Parliament and State Legislative have the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent List
- CA legislation made under the Concurrent List by Parliament should be ratified by half of the State Legislatures so as to become a law of the country
- DOnly State Legislatures are empowered to make laws under Concurrent List
Explanation
Under the Seventh Schedule, subjects in the Concurrent List can be legislated upon by both Parliament and the state legislatures. In case of repugnancy the parliamentary law prevails (Article 254) — neither 'only Parliament' nor 'only states' is right, and no ratification by state legislatures is required.