Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Agriculture Education and Research is the legislature powers enlisted in the Union List in the Indian Constitution
Statement II: Fisheries beyond territorial sea is the legislature powers enlisted in the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Constitutional Checklist for Fisheries:
1. Fisheries (Inland and Territorial waters) = State List (Entry 21).
2. Fisheries (Beyond Territorial waters) = Union List (Entry 57).
3. Fishing and Fisheries beyond territorial waters is never Concurrent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question tests knowledge of the 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which divides legislative powers between the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Statement I Analysis: Agriculture, including agricultural education and research, is primarily a State Subject (List II, Entry 14). While the Union can coordinate standards through bodies like ICAR, the legislative power lies with the States. Thus, Statement I is false.

• Statement II Analysis: Fisheries within territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) is a State Subject (List II, Entry 21). However, fisheries beyond territorial waters is the exclusive legislative power of the Union (List I, Entry 57). It is not on the Concurrent List. Thus, Statement II is false.

• Conclusion: Both statements provided in the question are incorrect regarding the constitutional listing of these subjects.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.