All 12 Schedules — Set 1
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 1–10 of 140
The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Names of States and Union Territories
The First Schedule lists the names of all States and Union Territories of India and their territorial extent. It is connected to Articles 1 and 4 of the Constitution. Currently, India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories as listed in this schedule.
How many States are currently listed in the First Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. 28
The First Schedule currently lists 28 States after the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh into two Union Territories in 2019. Before 2019, there were 29 States in the First Schedule. The reorganization reduced the number of States from 29 to 28.
How many Union Territories are listed in the First Schedule of the Indian Constitution as of 2019?
Correct Answer: C. 8
After the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019, the First Schedule lists 8 Union Territories. These are Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. Before 2019, there were only 7 Union Territories.
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution are directly linked to the First Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Articles 1 and 4
The First Schedule is connected to Articles 1 and 4 of the Indian Constitution. Article 1 declares India as a Union of States and Article 4 provides for laws made under Articles 2 and 3 to amend the First and Fourth Schedules. These articles deal with the admission and establishment of new States.
Telangana was carved out of which state and added to the First Schedule of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and became the 29th state of India on June 2, 2014. It was added to the First Schedule of the Constitution through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014. Hyderabad serves as the joint capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a transitional period.
Chhattisgarh was carved out of which state and became a new state listed in the First Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh and became the 26th state of India on November 1, 2000. It was added to the First Schedule of the Constitution through the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2000. Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh.
The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with which subject?
Correct Answer: C. Salaries and allowances of constitutional functionaries
The Second Schedule deals with the salaries, allowances, privileges, and emoluments of important constitutional functionaries. It covers the President, Vice President, Governors, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and the Comptroller and Auditor General. This schedule is connected to Articles 59, 65, 75, 97, 125, 148, 158, 164, 186, and 221.
Which article of the Constitution governs the salary of the President as mentioned in the Second Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Article 59
Article 59 of the Constitution lays down the conditions of the President's office, and the Second Schedule specifies the President's salary and allowances. The President's salary cannot be varied to their disadvantage during their term of office. Currently, the President of India receives a monthly salary of Rs. 5 lakh.
The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) are governed by which article and schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Article 148, Second Schedule
Article 148 of the Constitution deals with the CAG of India, and the Second Schedule specifies the salary and service conditions of the CAG. The CAG's salary is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India and cannot be varied to their disadvantage during tenure. The CAG is an independent constitutional authority responsible for auditing government accounts.
The salary of Judges of High Courts is governed by which article linked to the Second Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Article 221
Article 221 of the Constitution deals with the salaries of High Court Judges, and the Second Schedule specifies the actual amounts. High Court Judges' salaries are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the respective State. This provision ensures judicial independence by protecting judges' remuneration.