Question

Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?
A. Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields
B. Agriculture
C. Fisheries
D. Public health

Answer 1

Hint: Generally, Schedules of Indian Constitution are basically tables that consist of additional information and details which are not mentioned in the articles. Originally, there were only eight schedules in Indian Constitution. But then, four more schedules were added by different amendments and at present, there are about 12 schedules in Indian Constitution.

Complete answer:
The Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution is mainly concerned with the allocation and distribution of powers as well as its functions between Union and States. Therefore the division or classification of legislative powers between the Union Government (Parliament Legislature) and State Government (State Legislatures) is specified through three kinds of the list mentioned in the seventh schedule:
 1. Union List – List I
 2. State List – List II
 3. Concurrent List – List III
The element of the regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields comes under the Union List in the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India. Union List originally had 97 subjects but at present, it deals with 100 subjects. Some of the important subjects that are enumerated under Union List such as Defence, Military, Navy, Air forces, Atomic Energy, Mineral Resources, Economy, Highways, Railways
Agriculture, Fisheries and Public Health comes under State List in the 7th Schedule. Earlier, the State List dealt with 66 subjects but now it has 61 subjects. Some of the important subjects that are enumerated under State List such as Public Health and sanitation, Police, Public Order, Burials and burial grounds, Hospitals and dispensaries, Tolls, Betting and gambling. The 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution comes under Article 246, which deals with the division of powers among various subjects between Central and State Governments and it comprises three lists such as Union List, State list and Concurrent list.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: The Concurrent List denotes the List-III in 7th schedule of Indian Constitution. It contains a list of 52 items which is placed under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. It includes the power in which both the central and state government have competence and can make laws on the items mentioned under this list.