Question

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

Options:

• A. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
• B. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
• C. a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
• D. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii

Hint:

Remember the Constitutional Lists:

• Union List $\rightarrow$ Defence

• State List $\rightarrow$ Police

• Concurrent List $\rightarrow$ Adoption

• Residuary Subjects $\rightarrow$ Computer Software
Easy mnemonic: \[ \boxed{\text{Union--Defence, State--Police, Concurrent--Adoption, Residuary--Computer}} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Match the Union List.
The Union List contains subjects of national importance on which only the Central Government can make laws. Defence is included in the Union List. \[ a \rightarrow iv \]

Step 2: Match the State List.
The State List contains subjects of local and regional importance that are handled by State Governments. Police is included in the State List. \[ b \rightarrow i \]

Step 3: Match the Concurrent List.
The Concurrent List contains subjects on which both the Central and State Governments can make laws. Adoption is included in the Concurrent List. \[ c \rightarrow iii \]

Step 4: Match the Residuary Subjects.
Residuary Subjects include matters that were not mentioned in any of the three lists when the Constitution was framed. Modern subjects like Computer Software fall under Residuary Subjects. \[ d \rightarrow ii \]

Step 5: Final conclusion.
\[ \boxed{ a-iv,\; b-i,\; c-iii,\; d-ii } \] Hence, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{\textbf{(C)}} \]