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easyMCQUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026Social Studies
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According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following has been given Residuary Powers?

  1. A
    Centre
  2. B
    States and Centre
  3. C
    Local Bodies
  4. D
    States

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Article of the Indian Constitution vests all residuary powers (the authority to legislate on any matter not explicitly listed in the Union, State, or Concurrent Lists) exclusively in the Parliament of India (the Centre). This system is adapted from the Canadian federal structure, reflecting a strong centralizing feature.

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According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following has been given Residuary Powers?
A
Centre
B
States and Centre
C
Local Bodies
D
States

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