Q. Which of the following matchings are not correct in respect of Schedules and Subjects in Indian Constitution?
Schedules – (1) II, (2) III, (3) VI, (4) IX
Subjects – (1) Emoluments for C & AG of India,
(2) Allocation of Seats in Council of States,
(3) Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas,
(4) First Amendment of Indian Constitution.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 2 and 4
d) 3 and 4
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: b) 2 and 3
Explanation:
1) Schedule II: This schedule deals with the emoluments (salaries, allowances, etc.) of constitutional authorities such as the President, Governors, Judges, and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
2) Schedule III: This schedule contains the forms of oaths and affirmations for various constitutional posts, not the “Allocation of Seats in Council of States.”
3) Schedule VI: This schedule deals with the administration and control of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, not “Scheduled Areas.” Scheduled Areas are covered under Schedule V. Hence, this matching is incorrect.
4) Schedule IX: This schedule contains laws that are protected from judicial review (originally introduced by the First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951). Therefore, the matching “First Amendment of Indian Constitution” is correct.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B: 2 and 3.
