Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) General Knowledge Polity Basics of Constitution
Consider the following statements about the Doctrine of Colourful Legislation:
Statement I: The Doctrine of Colourable Legislation applies when a legislature indirectly enacts a law on a subject it is not competent to legislate on.
Statement II: The Doctrine of Colourable Legislation prevents only the central government from passing laws on subjects in the Concurrent List by using deceptive means.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.