All 12 Schedules — Set 4
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 31–40 of 140
Who has residuary powers under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Parliament
Article 248 and Entry 97 of the Union List in the Seventh Schedule vest residuary powers with the Parliament of India. Any subject not mentioned in any of the three lists falls under residuary powers. This is unlike the US Constitution where residuary powers lie with the states, showing India's federal system tilts towards a stronger Centre.
How many subjects are there in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. 52
The Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule contains 52 subjects on which both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws. Originally it had 47 subjects, but items like education, forests, and population control were added later. In case of conflict between Central and State laws on a Concurrent List subject, the Central law prevails under Article 254.
Which article of the Constitution deals with the legislative subjects listed in the Seventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Article 246
Article 246 of the Constitution deals with the subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by State Legislatures with reference to the three lists in the Seventh Schedule. Parliament has exclusive power over Union List subjects, State Legislatures have exclusive power over State List subjects, and both can legislate on Concurrent List subjects. This article is fundamental to the federal structure of India.
'Banking' as a subject falls under which list in the Seventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. Union List
Banking is a subject in the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule. Parliament has exclusive power to make laws relating to banking and insurance. The Reserve Bank of India Act, Banking Regulation Act, and other banking laws are enacted by Parliament under this entry. State governments cannot make laws on banking matters.
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes how many official languages?
Correct Answer: C. 22
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently recognizes 22 officially recognized languages of India. These languages are connected to Articles 344 and 351. The schedule originally included 14 languages and additional languages were added through constitutional amendments over the years.
How many languages were originally included in the Eighth Schedule when the Constitution came into force in 1950?
Correct Answer: B. 14
When the Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, the Eighth Schedule included 14 languages. These were Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Additional languages were added through subsequent constitutional amendments.
Through which constitutional amendment was Sindhi added to the Eighth Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. 21st Amendment
Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule through the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1967, making it the 15th language in the schedule. Sindhi was added to recognize the language of Sindhi-speaking communities who had migrated from the Sindh region (now in Pakistan) during Partition. This brought the total number of languages in the schedule to 15.
Which three languages were added to the Eighth Schedule through the 71st Constitutional Amendment in 1992?
Correct Answer: B. Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
The 71st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 added three languages — Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali — to the Eighth Schedule. This brought the total number of scheduled languages to 18. Konkani is primarily spoken in Goa and coastal Karnataka, Manipuri (also called Meitei) is spoken in Manipur, and Nepali is spoken in Sikkim and Darjeeling.
Which four languages were added to the Eighth Schedule through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment in 2003?
Correct Answer: B. Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali
The 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 added four languages — Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali — to the Eighth Schedule. This brought the total number of scheduled languages to 22, where it stands today. Bodo is spoken in Assam, Dogri in Jammu, Maithili in Bihar and Nepal, and Santhali by the Santhal tribal community.
Which article of the Constitution is related to the promotion of Hindi language as mentioned in connection with the Eighth Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. Article 351
Article 351 of the Constitution directs the Union to promote the spread of Hindi language and develop it as a medium of expression for all elements of the composite culture of India. This article is connected to the Eighth Schedule which lists all recognized languages. Article 344 deals with the Commission and Committee of Parliament on Official Language.