All 12 Schedules — Set 9
Constitution Special · सभी 12 अनुसूचियां · Questions 81–90 of 140
Under the Eleventh Schedule, which subject related to water management is listed for Panchayats?
Correct Answer: B. Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development
Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development is one of the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule for Panchayati Raj institutions. Panchayats are responsible for small-scale water management in rural areas. Major irrigation projects and inter-state water disputes remain under Central and State government jurisdiction, not with Panchayats.
The 'form of oath for a Member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)' is found in which schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Third Schedule
The form of oath for a Member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is found in the Third Schedule, connected to Article 99. The oath requires members to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India and to faithfully discharge the duty upon which they are about to enter. The oath is administered before the Vice President or a person appointed by him.
How many Union Territories had representation in the Rajya Sabha before the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019?
Correct Answer: B. Two (Delhi and Puducherry)
Before the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019, only Delhi (3 seats) and Puducherry (1 seat) had representation in the Rajya Sabha among Union Territories, as per the Fourth Schedule. Jammu & Kashmir was a State with its own Rajya Sabha representation. After 2019, J&K became a UT and was given 4 seats, but this was changed when J&K was placed under President's Rule.
What is the connection between Article 344 and the Eighth Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Article 344 deals with Official Language Commission and uses Eighth Schedule languages for its composition
Article 344 of the Constitution deals with the Official Language Commission and the Committee of Parliament on Official Language. It uses the Eighth Schedule by requiring the Commission to consider representations from persons speaking languages listed in the Eighth Schedule when making recommendations regarding official language matters. The Commission's chairperson and members represent languages in the Eighth Schedule.
Which schedule of the Constitution was added most recently among all 12 schedules?
Correct Answer: D. Twelfth Schedule
The Twelfth Schedule, dealing with subjects for Municipalities, was added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, which came into force on June 1, 1993. The Eleventh Schedule was also added in 1993 (came into force on April 24, 1993), but the Twelfth Schedule came into force slightly later. Both the Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules were part of the constitutional push for decentralization in 1992-93.
Under the Seventh Schedule, 'Atomic energy and mineral resources' falls under which list?
Correct Answer: C. Union List
Atomic energy and mineral resources necessary for its production are subjects in the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule. Only Parliament can make laws relating to atomic energy. The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 was enacted by Parliament under this entry. The Department of Atomic Energy operates directly under the Prime Minister, reflecting the strategic national importance of this subject.
Which is the correct total number of subjects across all three lists in the Seventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. About 215 subjects
The three lists in the Seventh Schedule together contain approximately 215 subjects: Union List with about 98 subjects, State List with about 59 subjects (originally 66, some removed), and Concurrent List with 52 subjects. The exact count varies slightly depending on how entries are counted after various constitutional amendments. The Union List has the most entries reflecting the strong Centre in India's quasi-federal structure.
Under the Eleventh Schedule, which subject relates to women's development for Panchayats?
Correct Answer: B. Women and child development
Women and child development is one of the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule for Panchayati Raj institutions. Panchayats play a key role in implementing government programs for women's empowerment and child welfare at the grassroots level. The Constitution also requires one-third reservation for women in Panchayats under Article 243D.
Which of the following is correctly matched regarding the Schedules and their subject matter?
Correct Answer: C. Eighth Schedule - Official languages
The Eighth Schedule is correctly matched with Official Languages as it lists the 22 officially recognized languages of India. The First Schedule deals with names of States and UTs (not oaths), the Fourth Schedule deals with Rajya Sabha seat allocation (not anti-defection), and the Twelfth Schedule deals with Municipal subjects (not Panchayat subjects, which are in the Eleventh Schedule). Understanding this constitutional provision is essential for competitive examinations and civic awareness.
Under the Tenth Schedule, can a member who was elected as an independent candidate be disqualified for defection?
Correct Answer: B. Yes, if they join any political party after election
Under the Tenth Schedule, an independent member of a legislature (one elected without a party ticket) can be disqualified if they join any political party after election. An independent member has not taken any party affiliation while contesting, so if they join a party later, it constitutes defection. This provision ensures that independent members remain truly independent after election.