How many items are there in the Union List? (1) 52 (2) 66 (3) 97 (4) 99

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(3) 97 Explanation: The Union List or List-I is a list of 100 items (though last item is numbered 97) given in Part XI of the Constitution of India on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate. Out of the 100 items on the list, one is no longer in force.

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