All 12 Schedules — Set 11
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 101–110 of 140
What is the current salary of the Chief Justice of India under the Second Schedule provisions?
Correct Answer: B. Rs 2.80 lakh per month
The Chief Justice of India receives a salary of Rs 2.80 lakh per month under the provisions of the Second Schedule as amended over time. Other Supreme Court Judges receive Rs 2.50 lakh per month. These salaries are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India and are non-votable, ensuring independence of the judiciary.
Under which article does the President get to declare any area as a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Article 244(1) and Paragraph 6 of Fifth Schedule
Under Article 244(1) read with Paragraph 6 of the Fifth Schedule, the President of India has the power to declare any area in a participating State as a Scheduled Area. The President can also increase, decrease, or abolish Scheduled Areas after consultation with the Governor of the concerned state. This power allows the government to extend special protections to newly identified tribal regions.
Among the 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule, which is the only classical language of ancient origin listed?
Correct Answer: B. Sanskrit
Sanskrit is one of the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule and is the ancient classical language of India. Sanskrit has been declared a classical language and has the status of an official language in Uttarakhand. While Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia have also been declared Classical Languages by the Government of India, Sanskrit is the oldest of all these languages listed in the schedule.
Which of the following states does NOT have Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Assam
Assam does not have Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule because its tribal areas are governed by the Sixth Schedule instead. The Sixth Schedule applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram for tribal administration through Autonomous District Councils. The Fifth Schedule applies to the other 10 states: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
Which schedule of the Constitution provides the framework for a 'three-tier' Panchayati Raj system?
Correct Answer: C. Eleventh Schedule
The Eleventh Schedule, added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, is part of the constitutional framework for the three-tier Panchayati Raj system comprising Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti/Intermediate level, and Zila Parishad (district level). Article 243B requires states to establish Panchayats at village, intermediate, and district levels. The Eleventh Schedule lists the 29 subjects that can be transferred to these Panchayat bodies.
Under the Seventh Schedule, 'Ports' (major ports) falls under which list?
Correct Answer: C. Union List
Major Ports are a subject in the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule. Parliament has exclusive power to make laws regarding major ports and declare them as major ports. The Major Ports Authorities Act, 2021 was enacted by Parliament. Minor ports are, however, in the State List, so states can manage smaller ports within their territory.
In the context of the Fourth Schedule, how are seats in Rajya Sabha allocated to states?
Correct Answer: C. Based on population of the state
Seats in the Rajya Sabha are allocated to states based on their population, as reflected in the Fourth Schedule. Larger states like Uttar Pradesh (31 seats), Maharashtra (19 seats), and Tamil Nadu (18 seats) have more Rajya Sabha seats. Smaller states like Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, Goa, and Tripura have only 1 seat each. This population-based allocation ensures proportional representation.
Under the Third Schedule, who administers the oath of office to a new Chief Minister of a State?
Correct Answer: D. Governor of the State
The oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minister and other Ministers of a State is administered by the Governor of the State, as prescribed in the Third Schedule. Article 164(3) requires every Minister to make and subscribe an oath before the Governor. The Governor administers the oath in the form laid down in the Third Schedule.
Which of the following is a subject in the Twelfth Schedule related to urban infrastructure?
Correct Answer: B. Roads and bridges
Roads and bridges are included in the Twelfth Schedule for Municipalities. Urban local bodies are responsible for constructing and maintaining roads and bridges within their jurisdiction. National highways and major roads are managed by the Central and State governments, while local roads and bridges within urban areas fall under Municipal jurisdiction as per the Twelfth Schedule.
Under which provision of the Tenth Schedule can a legislature party be exempted from anti-defection if the political party itself merges with another?
Correct Answer: B. Paragraph 4 - exemption in case of merger
Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule provides an exemption from disqualification in case of a merger. A member is not disqualified if their original political party merges with another party and at least two-thirds of the members of the legislature party have agreed to the merger. This provision distinguishes genuine party mergers from opportunistic floor-crossing.