Question

Education as a subject of legislation figures in the

• A. Union List
• B. State List
• C. Residuary Powers
• D. Concurrent List

Hint:

Remember:
• 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976)
• Education shifted from the State List to the Concurrent List.
• Both Central and State Governments can make laws on education.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India divides legislative powers between the Union and the States into three lists:
• Union List
• State List
• Concurrent List Subjects in the Concurrent List can be legislated upon by both Parliament and the State Legislatures.

Step 1: Know the constitutional position of Education.
Originally, Education was included in the State List. However, through the: \[ \boxed{\text{42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976}} \] Education was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List.

Step 2: Understand the significance of the Concurrent List.
Since education is now in the Concurrent List:
• Parliament can make laws on education.
• State Legislatures can also make laws on education.
• If there is a conflict, the Central law generally prevails. This ensures uniform educational standards across the country while allowing states to address regional needs.

Step 3: Analyse the options.

• Union List -- Incorrect.
• State List -- Correct only before 1976.
• Residuary Powers -- Incorrect.
• Concurrent List -- Correct.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Therefore, Education as a subject of legislation is included in the: \[ \boxed{\text{Concurrent List}} \]