Question

Q.10 “The Union and the state government have a definite jurisdiction of their respective legislative
powers." Support the statement with examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

India is a federal country. Powers of Union and State are clearly defined in a federal structure.

Explanation: We have separated the administrative subjects into 3 list, namely

a. Union List - all the subject mentioned here are managed by Union Government. For example, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Currency, etc.

b. State List - all the subject mentioned here are managed by State Government. For example, Agriculture, local government, Health, etc.

c. Concurrent List - here both Union and State can take decisions regarding the subjects mentioned in this list. but the decision of the Union Government prevails over the State Government's decision. For example, Education, Forest, Marriage, etc.

Answer 2

We have to divided all the subjects in three lists-

a) Union List- This have national importance.For Example - Defence, Foreign Affairs,Currency etc.

b) State List- The State Legislature has exclusive power to make laws on these. For example- Agriculture,Sanitation,Public Health etc.

c) Concurrent List- Here both Union and State government can take decisions. For example- Education,Marriage , Divorce etc.