UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 139: Polity and Governance
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specifies their territories?
AnswerThe answer is (a).
The First Schedule lists the States and Union Territories and their territories. The Second Schedule lists the emoluments of the President, Governors, Speakers, judges and the CAG; the Third lists the forms of oaths and affirmations; and the Fourth the allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to States and Union Territories. Remember the Eighth Schedule for languages and the Tenth for anti-defection.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct: the First Schedule.
- (b) The Second Schedule lists emoluments.
- (c) The Third Schedule lists oaths and affirmations.
- (d) The Fourth Schedule allocates Rajya Sabha seats.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.