Which of the following statements regarding the residuary powers in the Constitution of India are co...........

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Which of the following statements regarding the residuary powers in the Constitution of India are correct?

1. Residual powers have been given to the Parliament.

2. In the matter of residuary power the Constitution of India follows the Constitution of Australia.

3. The final authority to decide whether a particular matter falls under the residuary power or not is Parliament

4. The Government of India Act, 1935 placed residuary powers in the hands of the Governor General

Codes:

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3

1and 4

3 and 4

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Explanation:

Second statement is incorrect, as residuary power of Centre as a Constitutional feature was borrowed from Canadian Constitution and not from Australian Constitution.

Third statement is also incorrect as the Constitution has vested the "residuary powers" with the Centre. But the final authority to decide whether a matter falls under residuary or not rests with the "Supreme Court"