Site navigation

In which one of the lists of the Constitution of India the subject of Preventive detention lies ?

Preventive detention appears in two lists of the Seventh Schedule. Entry 9 of List I (Union) covers preventive detention for reasons connected with defence, foreign affairs…

Choose your answer

In which one of the lists of the Constitution of India the subject of Preventive detention lies ?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer D

Preventive detention appears in two lists of the Seventh Schedule. Entry 9 of List I (Union) covers preventive detention for reasons connected with defence, foreign affairs or the security of India, and Entry 3 of List III (Concurrent) covers preventive detention for reasons connected with the security of a State, the maintenance of public order or of supplies and services essential to the community. It is not in the State List.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic