In which among the following subjects, the parliament of India has exclusive power to make laws as per Indian Constitution?

Key Points

• The Indian Constitution divides the subjects of legislation between the Union and State governments through three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
• The Union List contains subjects on which only the Parliament has the exclusive power to legislate.
• Banking is listed under Entry 45 of the Union List.
• This means that only the Parliament of India can make laws related to banking.

Important Points

• The Union List includes subjects of national importance such as defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, and railways.
• The State List includes subjects of local or state importance such as police, public health, and agriculture.
• The Concurrent List includes subjects of joint interest to both the Union and State governments such as education and forests.
• In case of conflict between Union and State laws on a subject in the Concurrent List, the Union law prevails.

Additional Information

• Police
  • The police are a subject under the State List, meaning state governments have the authority to make laws regarding this subject.
• Agriculture
  • Agriculture is also a subject under the State List, giving the state governments the power to legislate on agricultural matters.
• Education
  • Education is a subject under the Concurrent List, allowing both the Union and State governments to legislate on it.
  • However, the Union law will prevail in case of any conflict.