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General Studies(Punjab Allied) Indian Polity

The constitution has vested the ‘residuary powers’ with the centre. But the final authority to decide whether a matter falls under residuary powers or not rests with

The Parliament

The President

The Rajya Sabha

The Supreme Court

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Explanation:

- The Indian Constitution gives ‘residuary powers’ (subjects not in Union, State or Concurrent lists) to the Centre.

- The final authority to decide what counts as a residuary matter is:

- Parliament: It can make laws on residuary matters but does not decide disputes.

- President: The President can refer questions to the Supreme Court under Article 143, but does not decide them directly.

- Rajya Sabha: Has special powers in certain matters (Art. 249, 312) but not regarding residuary powers definition.

- Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution and decides disputes on legislative competence, including what comes under residuary powers.

- So, the right answer is: Option 4 — The Supreme Court.