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Constitutional Schedules Practice Questions

20 free Constitutional Schedules practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 20 Medium

Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and the Union Territories?

  1. A The Third Schedule
  2. B Fourth Schedule
  3. C Fifth Schedule
  4. D Sixth Schedule

Correct answer: Fourth Schedule

The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). The allocation is based on the population of each state to ensure fair representation.

Question 2 of 20 Medium

The 'Oaths or Affirmations' for the Union Ministers and Members of Parliament are listed under which Schedule?

  1. A Second Schedule
  2. B Fourth Schedule
  3. C Fifth Schedule
  4. D Third Schedule

Correct answer: Third Schedule

The Third Schedule contains the forms of oath or affirmations for various constitutional dignitaries including Union Ministers, MP candidates, and Judges. It ensures they swear to uphold the Constitution before assuming office.

Question 3 of 20 Medium

Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the First Amendment Act of 1951 to protect land reform laws from judicial review?

  1. A Eighth Schedule
  2. B Tenth Schedule
  3. C Eleventh Schedule
  4. D Ninth Schedule

Correct answer: Ninth Schedule

The Ninth Schedule was created to provide a protective umbrella for land reforms and other laws against challenges on the ground of violating fundamental rights. However, the Supreme Court later ruled that laws added after 1973 are still subject to judicial review.

Question 4 of 20 Medium

The provisions regarding the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram are found in:

  1. A Fifth Schedule
  2. B Sixth Schedule
  3. C Seventh Schedule
  4. D Eighth Schedule

Correct answer: Fifth Schedule

The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribes in most states. It provides for the creation of Tribes Advisory Councils to advise on the welfare of these communities.

Question 5 of 20 Medium

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for autonomous district councils in which group of states?

  1. A Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram
  2. B Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram
  3. C Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
  4. D Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh

Correct answer: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram

The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas in the four North-Eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (often remembered by the acronym AMTM). It grants these areas a high degree of autonomy through District and Regional Councils.

Question 6 of 20 Medium

Which Schedule of the Constitution divides powers between the Union and the States through three lists (Union, State, and Concurrent)?

  1. A Seventh Schedule
  2. B Sixth Schedule
  3. C The Eighth Schedule
  4. D Ninth Schedule

Correct answer: Seventh Schedule

The Seventh Schedule specifies the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States. It consists of the Union List (List I), State List (List II), and Concurrent List (List III).

Question 7 of 20 Medium

How many languages are currently recognized by the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. A 14
  2. B 18
  3. C 25
  4. D 22

Correct answer: 22

Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the Eighth Schedule. Following various amendments, the number of officially recognized languages has increased to 22.

Question 8 of 20 Medium

The provisions relating to the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection are contained in the:

  1. A Tenth Schedule
  2. B Ninth Schedule
  3. C Eleventh Schedule
  4. D Twelfth Schedule

Correct answer: Tenth Schedule

The Tenth Schedule, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985. it aims to prevent political instability caused by legislators changing parties for personal gain.

Question 9 of 20 Medium

Which Schedule specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats?

  1. A Ninth Schedule
  2. B Tenth Schedule
  3. C The Twelfth Schedule
  4. D Eleventh Schedule

Correct answer: Eleventh Schedule

The Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992. It contains 29 functional items over which Panchayats have jurisdiction to promote rural development and self-governance.

Question 10 of 20 Medium

The Twelfth Schedule, which deals with the powers and responsibilities of Municipalities, contains how many functional items?

  1. A 18
  2. B 22
  3. C 29
  4. D 32

Correct answer: 18

Added by the 74th Amendment Act in 1992, the Twelfth Schedule lists 18 matters that fall under the purview of Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities). These include urban planning, water supply, and public health.

Question 11 of 20 Medium

The Second Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of which of the following?

  1. A The President and Governors
  2. B The Prime Minister
  3. C The Chief Ministers of States
  4. D Members of the UPSC

Correct answer: The President and Governors

The Second Schedule lists the salaries and allowances for the President, Governors, Speaker/Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman/Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, and Judges of Supreme/High Courts. The Prime Minister's salary is not governed by this schedule but by Parliamentary law.

Question 12 of 20 Medium

Which language was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967?

  1. A Sindhi
  2. B Konkani
  3. C Manipuri
  4. D Nepali

Correct answer: Sindhi

Sindhi was the first language to be added to the original list of 14 languages in the Eighth Schedule. This was achieved through the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act in 1967.

Question 13 of 20 Medium

In the Seventh Schedule, 'Education' was moved from the State List to the Concurrent List by which amendment?

  1. A 24th Amendment
  2. B 42nd Amendment
  3. C 44th Amendment
  4. D 52nd Amendment

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 transferred five subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List, including Education, Forests, Weights and Measures, Protection of Wild Animals and Birds, and Administration of Justice.

Question 14 of 20 Medium

Which Schedule describes the names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction?

  1. A First Schedule
  2. B Second Schedule
  3. C Third Schedule
  4. D Fifth Schedule

Correct answer: First Schedule

The First Schedule contains the names of the States and Union Territories of India along with their territorial extent. Any change in the name or boundary of a state requires an update to this schedule.

Question 15 of 20 Medium

Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali were added to the Eighth Schedule by which Constitutional Amendment Act?

  1. A 71st Amendment Act
  2. B 86th Amendment Act
  3. C 91st Amendment Act
  4. D 92nd Amendment Act

Correct answer: 92nd Amendment Act

The 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 added these four languages to the Eighth Schedule. This brought the total count of recognized languages in the Indian Constitution to 22.

Question 16 of 20 Medium

Under the Seventh Schedule, the 'Police' and 'Public Order' fall under which list?

  1. A Union List
  2. B State List
  3. C Concurrent List
  4. D Residuary Powers

Correct answer: State List

Police and Public Order are primary responsibilities of the state governments and are placed in the State List (List II). This allows each state to maintain law and order according to its local needs.

Question 17 of 20 Medium

Which Schedule is specifically designed to provide for the 'Tribes Advisory Council'?

  1. A Third Schedule
  2. B Fifth Schedule
  3. C Sixth Schedule
  4. D Eighth Schedule

Correct answer: Fifth Schedule

The Fifth Schedule mandates the establishment of a Tribes Advisory Council in each state having Scheduled Areas. It consists of not more than 20 members, of whom three-fourths must be representatives of Scheduled Tribes in the State Legislative Assembly.

Question 18 of 20 Medium

The salaries and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are mentioned in which Schedule?

  1. A Second Schedule
  2. B Third Schedule
  3. C Fourth Schedule
  4. D Seventh Schedule

Correct answer: Second Schedule

The Second Schedule specifies the emoluments and allowances of the higher judiciary. These are charged to the Consolidated Fund to ensure judicial independence from executive interference.

Question 19 of 20 Medium

To which Schedule does the subject of 'Public Health and Sanitation' belong?

  1. A Union List of 7th Schedule
  2. B State List of 7th Schedule
  3. C Concurrent List of 7th Schedule
  4. D 11th Schedule only

Correct answer: State List of 7th Schedule

Public Health and Sanitation are listed under the State List (List II) of the Seventh Schedule. While Panchayats and Municipalities handle these at the local level (11th and 12th Schedules), the primary legislative power resides with the State.

Question 20 of 20 Medium

The 71st Amendment Act added which group of languages to the Eighth Schedule?

  1. A Sindhi, Sanskrit, Kashmiri
  2. B Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
  3. C Bodo, Dogri, Maithili
  4. D Santhali, Maithili, Dogri

Correct answer: Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali

The 71st Amendment Act of 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule. This was a significant step in recognizing the linguistic diversity of the Konkan and North-Eastern regions.

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