Question of The Day29-07-2023
How many schedules were there in the original Constitution?
Answer
Correct Answer : a ) 8
Explanation :At the time of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, there were 8 schedules. Currently, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution which are given below:
Schedules | Details |
First Schedule | List of States and Union territories and their respective territories |
Second Schedule | Provisions relating to emoluments, allowances and privileges of President, Governor of States, Judges of Supreme Court and High Court etc. |
Third Schedule | Forms of Oaths or affirmations |
Fourth Schedule | Allocation of seats in the Council of States |
Fifth Schedule | Provisions as to administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes |
Sixth Schedule | Provisions as to administration and control of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram |
Seventh Schedule | The three lists namely Union List, State List and Concurrent List. |
Eighth Schedule | Official Languages (22) |
Ninth Schedule | Validation of certain acts and regulations |
Tenth Schedule | Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection |
Eleventh Schedule | Powers and responsibilities of Panchayats |
Twelfth Schedule | Powers and responsibilities of Municipalities |
Hence, option (a) is correct.
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