JKSSB Written 2018
Answer & Explanation
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Option B —
Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries
In India’s federal structure, the Seventh Schedule divides subjects into three lists to ensure clear governance. Public health is a "State subject," which is why you often see different states implementing their own health schemes and managing their own government hospitals.Key Details about the State List
The State List (List II) currently contains 61 subjects (originally 66). Some of the most common ones include:
Police and Public Order
Agriculture (including education and research)
Local Government (Panchayats and Municipalities)
Water (Water supplies, irrigation, and canals)
Fisheries
Note: Under certain extraordinary circumstances (like a National Emergency or if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution), the Union Parliament can make laws on subjects mentioned in the State List.
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