Q – The distribution of power between Centre and States as in the Constitution of India is based on which of the following plans?
(a) Morely-Minto Reform, 1909
(b) Montagu-Chelmsford Reform, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
I.A.S. (Pre) 2012
Ans. (c)
Explanation – The Government of India act of 1935 divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms of three lists :
- Federal list, for Centre with 59 items.
- Provincial list, for Provinces with 54 items.
- The Concurrent list, for both with 36 items.
Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy.
The constitution of India divided the power between the Centre and the States in terms of the :
- Union List, 98 subjects ( originally 97 )
- State List, 59 subjects ( originally 66 )
- Concurrent List, 52 subjects ( originally 47 )
Residuary power were given to Union.
These lists are given in the 7th schedule of Indian Constitution.