Which of the following statements regarding the residuary powers under the Constitution of India is/are correct ? Residuary powers have been given to the Union Parliament In the matter of residuary power, the Constitution of India follows the Constitution of Australia Schedule 7 of the Constitution of India provides a list of residuary powers The Government of India Act 1935 placed residuary powers in the hands of the Governor General Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Legislative Relations: Distribution of Powers (Union, State, Concurrent Lists))

1. 1 and 3
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 4
4. 4 only

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