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What powers do State Governments hold according to the Indian Constitution?

1

Legislate on subjects in the Union List

2

Legislate on any subject

3

Legislate on subjects in the State List

4

Legislate on Concurrent List exclusively

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Answer

C. Legislate on subjects in the State List

Solution:

State Governments can legislate on subjects listed in the 'State List', which pertains to state and local matters like police and agriculture.

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