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A subject is not mentioned in any of the three lists of the Seventh Schedule. According to the Constitution of India, who has the power to make law on that subject?

Parliament has the power to make laws on any subject not mentioned in any list of the Seventh Schedule, because residuary legislative power is vested in the Union. State Legislatures cannot legislate on such matters, and the Supreme Court and Governor do not hold general residuary lawmaking power.

  1. AThe State Legislature of the concerned State
  2. BParliamentCorrect
  3. CThe Supreme Court
  4. DThe Governor through ordinances only

Explanation

Residuary legislative power lies with Parliament, so it may legislate on matters not enumerated in any list. State Legislatures cannot do so. The Supreme Court interprets law and does not legislate, and the Governor's ordinance power is limited and temporary.

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