Explain the three lists given in the constitution of India

Explain the three lists given in the constitution of India.

The constitution provided a three-fold distribution of legislative powers:

  1. Union list includes subjects of national importance i.e. defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking communications and currency.
    2 State contains subjects of state and local importance i.e. police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation.
  2. Concurrent list includes subjects of common interest to both the Union government as well as the state governments i.e. education, forests, trade unions, marriages, adoption and succession.
  3. Residuary list of powers - Matters which are not included in any list are known as residuary powers. The Central government has been given the power to legislate on residual subjects.