All 12 Schedules — Set 2
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 11–20 of 140
The Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Forms of Oaths and Affirmations
The Third Schedule contains the forms of Oaths and Affirmations to be taken by various constitutional functionaries before assuming office. It is connected to Articles 75, 84, 99, 124, 146, 173, 188, and 219. This schedule covers oaths for Ministers, Members of Parliament, Supreme Court Judges, Members of State Legislatures, and High Court Judges.
Under the Third Schedule, which article requires Members of Parliament to take an oath or affirmation?
Correct Answer: C. Article 99
Article 99 of the Constitution requires every member of either House of Parliament to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the President or a person appointed by him. The form of this oath is prescribed in the Third Schedule. The oath includes an affirmation to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.
Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Justice of India as prescribed in the Third Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. President of India
The oath of office to the Chief Justice of India is administered by the President of India as prescribed in the Third Schedule. Article 124 deals with the appointment of Supreme Court Judges. The Chief Justice takes an oath to faithfully perform the duties of the office and to uphold the Constitution and laws of India.
Under the Third Schedule, which article requires High Court Judges to take an oath or affirmation?
Correct Answer: C. Article 219
Article 219 of the Constitution requires every person appointed as a Judge of a High Court to take an oath or affirmation as prescribed in the Third Schedule. The oath is administered by the Governor of the respective State. High Court Judges swear to uphold the Constitution and perform their duties faithfully.
The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to States and UTs
The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution specifies the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) to the various States and Union Territories. It is connected to Articles 4 and 80 of the Constitution. The total strength of Rajya Sabha is 250, comprising 238 elected members and 12 nominated by the President.
What is the total strength of the Rajya Sabha as specified under Article 80 and the Fourth Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. 250
The total strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 members as per Article 80 and the Fourth Schedule. Out of these, 238 are representatives of States and Union Territories elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The remaining 12 are nominated by the President from eminent persons in literature, science, art, and social service.
Which state has the highest number of seats in the Rajya Sabha as per the Fourth Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats (31) in the Rajya Sabha as per the Fourth Schedule. The allocation of seats is based on the population of the states. Maharashtra has 19 seats and Tamil Nadu has 18 seats in the Rajya Sabha.
How many seats does Delhi (National Capital Territory) have in the Rajya Sabha as per the Fourth Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. 4
Delhi (National Capital Territory) has 3 seats in the Rajya Sabha as per the Fourth Schedule. Union Territories that have representation in the Rajya Sabha include Delhi and Puducherry. The members from Union Territories are elected by the members of an electoral college for that territory.
The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of which areas?
Correct Answer: B. Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than North-East
The Fifth Schedule under Article 244(1) deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (which are covered by the Sixth Schedule). Currently, 10 states have Fifth Schedule areas. These include Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
Which article of the Constitution provides for the administration of Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Article 244(1)
Article 244(1) of the Constitution provides for the application of the Fifth Schedule to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any State other than the states covered by the Sixth Schedule. The Fifth Schedule provides for Tribes Advisory Councils in states having Scheduled Areas. The Governor has special powers regarding legislation affecting Scheduled Areas.