The Residuary powers of the Indian Union are – (1) vested with the Centre (2) vested with the States (3) there are no residuary powers (4) they are distributed between the centre and the states.

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(1) vested with the Centre Explanation: Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. All residuary powers are vested with the centre.

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