All 12 Schedules — Set 13
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 121–130 of 140
The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya is an example of which schedule's operation?
Correct Answer: B. Sixth Schedule
The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya is an example of the Sixth Schedule's operation. The Sixth Schedule provides for Autonomous District Councils in the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Meghalaya has three ADCs: Khasi Hills ADC, Jaintia Hills ADC, and Garo Hills ADC, which exercise significant autonomous powers over tribal communities.
Under the Seventh Schedule, which list contains 'inter-State rivers and river valleys'?
Correct Answer: C. Union List
Regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys is a subject in the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule. Parliament has exclusive power to make laws regarding inter-state rivers. The River Boards Act 1956 and the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act 1956 were enacted by Parliament to resolve disputes between states over river water sharing. This centralized jurisdiction prevents state conflicts over shared river resources.
Which schedule is sometimes called the 'Conscience of the Constitution' due to its role in protecting progressive laws?
Correct Answer: C. Ninth Schedule
The Ninth Schedule is sometimes considered the protector of progressive social legislation as it shields important land reform, anti-poverty, and redistributive justice laws from being struck down by courts on Fundamental Rights grounds. When added in 1951, it was meant to protect the implementation of socialist and egalitarian policies. However, the IR Coelho judgment of 2007 limited this protection for laws added after April 24, 1973.
Which of the following subjects falls under the State List in the Seventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. Prisons
Prisons, reformatories, Borstal institutions and other institutions of a like nature is a subject in the State List (List II) of the Seventh Schedule. State governments have exclusive power to make laws relating to prisons in their state. This is why prison administration differs across states. Atomic energy and citizenship are Union List subjects, while inter-state trade is in the Concurrent List.
Under the Twelfth Schedule, which subject relates to urban poverty alleviation?
Correct Answer: B. Urban poverty alleviation
Urban poverty alleviation is one of the 18 subjects listed in the Twelfth Schedule for Municipalities. Urban local bodies are empowered to implement poverty alleviation programs in their jurisdiction, such as providing affordable housing, improving slums, and implementing urban livelihood programs. National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) is implemented partially through municipal bodies under these provisions.
The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council is an example of governance under which Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Sixth Schedule
The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) operates under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Tripura is one of the four states (along with Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram) covered by the Sixth Schedule. The TTAADC covers over two-thirds of Tripura's area and exercises autonomous powers over tribal communities in the state.
Under the Second Schedule, what is the salary of the Vice President of India?
Correct Answer: D. The Vice President is paid as Chairman of Rajya Sabha at Rs 4 lakh per month
The Vice President of India receives salary in the capacity of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, not separately as Vice President. The Second Schedule, read with Article 97, specifies the salary of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (which the Vice President holds ex-officio). The Vice President's salary as Chairman of Rajya Sabha is Rs 4 lakh per month. Article 65 deals with the Vice President acting as President, during which they receive Presidential emoluments.
Under the Fifth Schedule, the Tribal Advisory Council must have at least what fraction of its members from Scheduled Tribes?
Correct Answer: C. Three-fourths
Under the Fifth Schedule, the Tribes Advisory Council in a state having Scheduled Areas must have not more than 20 members, of whom three-fourths (at least 15 out of 20) must be representatives of Scheduled Tribes in the State Legislative Assembly. If the number of elected representatives of Scheduled Tribes in the Assembly is less than the required number, the remaining seats may be filled by other members of the tribe. This ensures genuine tribal representation.
Under the Seventh Schedule, which list contains 'weights and measures'?
Correct Answer: C. Union List
Standards of weights and measures is a subject in the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule. Parliament has exclusive power to standardize weights and measures across India. The Legal Metrology Act 2009 enacted by Parliament standardizes weights and measures in India. This ensures uniformity in commercial transactions across the country.
How does the Ninth Schedule protect laws from judicial challenge?
Correct Answer: B. Article 31B declares laws in the Ninth Schedule shall not be void due to inconsistency with Fundamental Rights
Article 31B, which is connected to the Ninth Schedule, declares that none of the Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall be deemed to be void on the ground that they are inconsistent with any Fundamental Rights. This provides immunity from judicial invalidation on Fundamental Rights grounds. However, post the IR Coelho case (2007), laws added after April 24, 1973 can be reviewed if they violate the basic structure of the Constitution.