Q58 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India :I.List I-Union List, in the Sevent ScheduleII.Extent of the executive power of a StateIII.Conditions of the Governor's officeFor a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

A I and II only
B II and III only
C I and III only
D I, II and III

Correct answer: (a) I and II only

Explanation

  1. A

    I and II only

    I and II only. Union List and State List sit in the Seventh Schedule as described. III is the extra/false limb.

  2. B

    II and III only

    II and III only. III fails.

  3. C

    I and III only

    I and III only. III fails.

  4. D

    I, II and III

    All three. III fails.

Summary. Official Set A key is (a) I and II only. List I (Union) and List II (State) are in the Seventh Schedule (I and II). Statement III mis-states the Concurrent List / residuary position. I and II only.

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