Civil Services Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश) PCS Mock Test Series 2025 General Knowledge Polity State Government
Consider the following statements:
Statement–I: A State Legislature can introduce changes to criminal laws, including punishment for rape, but such changes require the President’s assent if they are inconsistent with central laws.
Statement–II: Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure are subjects under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution, allowing both Parliament and State Legislatures to legislate on them.
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 is the correct explanation for Statement–I
2
Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct, but Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
3
Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is incorrect
4
Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is correct