UPSC Prelims 2001 · General Studies

Question 91: Polity and Governance

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

aIt lists the distribution of power between the Union and the States

bIt contains the languages listed in the Constitution

cIt contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas

dIt allocates seats in the Council of States

AnswerThe answer is (d).

The Fourth Schedule allocates seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to the States and Union Territories. The distribution of powers between the Union and the States is in the Seventh Schedule, languages are in the Eighth, and the administration of tribal areas is in the Fifth and Sixth Schedules. Remember: Fourth for Rajya Sabha seats, Seventh for the lists, Eighth for languages.

Why each option is right or wrong

(a) This describes the Seventh Schedule.
(b) This describes the Eighth Schedule.
(c) This describes the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.
(d) Right: the Fourth Schedule allocates Rajya Sabha seats.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2001, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.