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Which of the following statements about the Residuary Powers in the Indian Constitution is correct?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which of the following statements about the Residuary Powers in the Indian Constitution is correct?
AResiduary powers belong to the States
BResiduary powers are exercised by the Supreme Court
CResiduary powers are shared equally by Centre and States
DResiduary powers belong to the Union Parliament
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand residuary powers

    Residuary powers refer to subjects not enumerated in any of the three lists in the Seventh Schedule.
  2. Step 2: Apply constitutional provisions

    According to Article 248 and Entry 97 of Union List, residuary powers belong exclusively to the Union Parliament.
  3. Step 3: Analyze other options

    States do not have residuary powers; powers are not shared; Supreme Court adjudicates disputes but does not exercise legislative powers.
  4. Final Answer:

    Residuary powers belong to the Union Parliament → Option D
  5. Quick Check:

    Residuary legislative powers = Union Parliament ✅
Quick Trick: Union Parliament has residuary powers under Article 248.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming residuary powers belong to States or shared equally.
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