GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Supreme Court. The Supreme Court determines as to whether a particular matter (not enumerated in any of the 3 lists) falls under the residuary power of the Parliament.

Detailed explanation-2: -(3) If a particular topic does not find an express mention in the three legislative lists, then the power to legislate thereon (i.e., the residuary law-making power) is vested in the federation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution of India has vested the ‘residuary powers’ with the Centre. But, the final authority to decide whether a matter falls under the list of residuary powers or not, rests with the Supreme Court because it is the judiciary which decides whether any matter falls under residuary list or not.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Central government can legislate on subjects which are not listed under any of the three lists. It is known as the residuary list.