Q. Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
(a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
(b) Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
(c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
(d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
Correct answer: (c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
(a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
This is incorrect. Inter-State trade and commerce is actually a Union subject, listed in the Union List (Entry 42 of List I).
(b) Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
This is also incorrect. Inter-State migration is a Concurrent subject, listed in the Concurrent List (Entry 81 of List III).
(c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
This is correct. Inter-State quarantine is indeed listed in the Union List (Entry 81 of List I).
(d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
This is incorrect. Corporation tax is a Union subject, listed in the Union List (Entry 85 of List I).