Constitution of India

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Doctrine of Repugnancy: Enshrined in Article 254 of the Indian Constitution, this doctrine resolves conflicts when both Union and State laws are valid but inconsistent on a Concurrent List subject. If inconsistency arises, the Union law prevails unless the State law has Presidential assent.

Incorrect options:

Doctrine of Harmonious Construction: Applied to interpret laws to avoid conflict. It seeks to harmonize Union and State laws but does not address outright inconsistency.

Doctrine of Pith and Substance: Used to determine legislative competence when a law appears to infringe on another legislature's domain. It does not address conflicts in Concurrent List laws.

Doctrine of Occupied Field: Concerns whether a Union law fully occupies a legislative field, leaving no room for State legislation. While relevant in some cases, it is not directly tied to resolving conflicts between valid Union and State laws.