Which of the following is accurate about the Parliament’s residuary power under Article 248 and its impact on local bodies?

Article 248 vests residuary legislative powers in Parliament, empowering it to legislate on matters not enumerated in any of the three legislative lists. This is reinforced by Entry 97 of the Union List. Unlike classical federal constitutions, India deliberately assigns residuary power to the Centre to maintain national unity and legislative clarity. The Supreme Court has upheld this scheme as consistent with India’s quasi-federal character. Parliamentary exercise of residuary power may incidentally affect local governance but remains constitutionally valid.