2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Schedules (Polity). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2001Polity · Schedules
Q1. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution specifies the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha, detailing the representation of each state and union territory in the Council of States. Options (a), (b) and (c) are incorrect:
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the scheme of distribution of powers between the Union and the States. It is divided into three lists: the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List. recognized languages. The Fifth and sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provision regarding the administration of tribal areas
UPSC 2001Polity · Schedules
Q2. If a new state of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following schedules of the Constitution must be amended?
Explanation
A new state is created by Parliament under Article 2 or Article 3. Article 4 specifies that creating a state does not require a constitutional amendment. However, according to article 1 the First Schedule, listing states and their boundaries, must be amended while a new state of the Union to be created.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2001
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
2
2001
(a) First
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This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Schedules (Polity), asked from 1998 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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