All 12 Schedules — Set 10
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 91–100 of 140
What is the relationship between the Third Schedule and Article 75 of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Article 75 requires Union Ministers to take oath as prescribed in Third Schedule
Article 75(4) of the Constitution requires the Prime Minister and other Ministers of the Union Council of Ministers to take oaths before assuming office in the form prescribed in the Third Schedule. The President administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister and Ministers. The Third Schedule contains the exact form of oath that must be taken.
How many languages were in the Eighth Schedule before the 92nd Constitutional Amendment in 2003?
Correct Answer: D. 18
Before the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003, there were 18 languages in the Eighth Schedule. The schedule had 14 original languages (1950), Sindhi was added (21st Amendment, 1967) making it 15, and Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were added (71st Amendment, 1992) making it 18. The 92nd Amendment added 4 more (Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali) to make the current total of 22.
Under the Seventh Schedule, which list contains 'Marriage and divorce'?
Correct Answer: C. Concurrent List
Marriage and divorce is a subject in the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule. Both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws on marriage. Parliament has enacted the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Special Marriage Act 1954, and other personal laws applicable across India. States can also enact laws on marriage within their jurisdiction, subject to Central law.
Which provision in the Tenth Schedule allows a person to escape anti-defection if they are disqualified as Speaker of Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. Paragraph 5 (Speaker/Chairman exemption)
Paragraph 5 of the Tenth Schedule provides a special exemption for the Speaker (or Chairman of Rajya Sabha/State Legislative Council) from disqualification. A Speaker or Chairman who resigns from their political party on assuming that position is deemed not to have voluntarily given up membership. When they cease to hold that office, they can re-join their original party. This provision respects the constitutional convention of the Speaker being impartial.
Under the Fifth Schedule, what special power does the Governor have regarding legislation for Scheduled Areas?
Correct Answer: B. Governor can apply any Central law to Scheduled Areas with modifications, or not apply it at all
Under the Fifth Schedule, the Governor of a state having Scheduled Areas has a special power to direct that any particular Act of Parliament or the State Legislature shall or shall not apply to a Scheduled Area, or shall apply with modifications and exceptions. This power allows the Governor to protect tribal interests by tailoring legislation to suit the special needs of Scheduled Areas. The Governor exercises this power in consultation with the Tribes Advisory Council.
Which subject related to public health is in the Twelfth Schedule for Municipalities?
Correct Answer: B. Regulation of slaughterhouses and tanneries
Regulation of slaughterhouses and tanneries is one of the subjects in the Twelfth Schedule for Municipalities. Urban local bodies are empowered to regulate these activities within their jurisdiction to maintain public health and hygiene standards. National health policy and medical education are Central or State government matters, not devolved to Municipalities under the Twelfth Schedule.
What is the First Schedule in the context of the Indian Constitution's overall organization?
Correct Answer: B. It lists the names and territories of States and Union Territories
The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the names of all States and Union Territories and describes their territorial extent. It serves as a definitive reference for the geographical composition of the Union of India. Changes to the names or territorial extent of states require an amendment to the First Schedule as per Articles 1 and 4 of the Constitution.
The Sixth Schedule provides for which type of regional council in addition to Autonomous District Councils?
Correct Answer: B. Autonomous Regional Councils
In addition to Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), the Sixth Schedule also provides for Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) within an autonomous district. An ARC is created when there are different tribes within an autonomous district and the Governor can create a separate Regional Council for each tribe. The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya is an example of such structures.
Under the Eleventh Schedule, which subject empowers Panchayats to implement poverty alleviation programs?
Correct Answer: B. Poverty alleviation programme
Poverty alleviation programme is explicitly listed as one of the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule. This empowers Panchayats to implement government poverty alleviation schemes like MGNREGA at the local level. Panchayats play a crucial role in identifying beneficiaries, implementing schemes, and monitoring the use of funds for poverty reduction in rural areas.
The Second Schedule of the Constitution links to which article for the salary of Judges of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: C. Article 125
Article 125 of the Constitution deals with the salaries and conditions of service of the Judges of the Supreme Court, and the Second Schedule specifies the actual amounts. The salary of Supreme Court Judges is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India. This ensures judicial independence as the salaries of judges cannot be reduced to their disadvantage during their term of service.