The Union List contains 97 subjects, the State List has 66 subjects, and the Concurrent List comprises 52 subjects. What percentage of the total subjects listed in the Constitution belong to the Union List? (Round off to one decimal place.)
Answer
45.1%
The correct answer is 45.1% — Rounded to one decimal place, the answer is 45.1%.
Step-by-step solution
- Total subjects = 97 + 66 + 52 = 215.
- Percentage of Union List = (97 ÷ 215) × 100 = 45.093…%.
- Rounded to one decimal place, the answer is 45.1%.
Common mistake: forgetting to add all lists or incorrect rounding
Concept tested: percentage calculation of constitutional lists
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