Consider the following statements 1 In case of a conflict between a central law and a state law on a...........

Indian Polity Centre - State Relations

Consider the following statements:

1. In case of a conflict between a central law and a state law on a subject in the concurrent list, the central law always prevails over the state law.

2. The power to make laws with respect to residuary subjects lies with states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. In case of a conflict between a central law and state law on a subject in concurrent list, the central law prevails over state law, except when the state law has been reserved for the consideration of the president and has received his assent.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The power to make laws with respect to residuary subjects lies with the Parliament.