Schedules

1. Which one of the following subjects does not fall within List-I of the

Which one of the following subjects does not fall within List-I of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India under the control of Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries?

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Livestock Census
Matters relating to loss of livestock due to natural calamities
Fishing and fisheries (inland, marine and beyond territorial waters)
Central Council of Fisheries
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Option B, “Matters relating to loss of livestock due to natural calamities,” does not fall within the subjects allocated to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DADF).
Subjects listed under DADF (now part of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying) include livestock census, fisheries development (inland, marine, beyond territorial waters), Central Council of Fisheries, livestock health, dairying, and related international cooperation. Matters related to loss of livestock and crops due to natural calamities, and relief measures for such losses, are primarily handled by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, often in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs (Disaster Management).
DADF’s mandate focuses on the development, production, health, and marketing aspects of animal husbandry, dairying, and fisheries. The subject of mitigating losses from natural disasters and providing relief is a broader function of the agriculture department and disaster management authorities, not specifically listed under DADF’s core responsibilities for animal development.

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2. Which one of the following subjects does not fall within List-I of the

Which one of the following subjects does not fall within List-I of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India under the control of Department of Agricultural Research and Education?

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Cess for financing to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the Commodity Research Programmes other than those relating to tea, coffee and rubber
Coordination and determination of standards in institutions for higher education or research and scientific and technical institutions in so far as they relate to food and agriculture including animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries
Liaison and cooperation with international organizations in matters relating to livestock, poultry and fisheries development
Sugarcane research
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Option C, “Liaison and cooperation with international organizations in matters relating to livestock, poultry and fisheries development,” does not fall within the subjects allocated to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).
Subjects related to agricultural research and education, including coordination of standards in relevant institutions, cess for financing research (excluding specific commodities like tea, coffee, rubber which fall under other ministries), and research on various crops and agricultural aspects (like sugarcane research), fall under DARE. Liaison and cooperation with international organizations specifically concerning livestock, poultry, and fisheries development are subjects allocated to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DADF), which is now part of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
The Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, as amended, list the specific subjects handled by each Ministry and Department. Subjects listed under DARE primarily relate to agricultural research, education, extension, and specific commodity research (like sugarcane) and related international cooperation *in the field of agricultural research and education*. Liaison concerning the *development* aspects of livestock, poultry, and fisheries is distinct and falls under DADF.

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3. Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India has

Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India has been amended to include ‘Sindhi’ as one of the languages ?

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Fourth Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Tenth Schedule
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The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of the Republic of India. ‘Sindhi’ was not one of the original 14 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. It was added to the list by the Constitution (Twenty-first Amendment) Act, 1967.
The Eighth Schedule currently lists 22 languages. Amendments have added languages to this list over time, reflecting linguistic diversity and demands for recognition.
Subsequent amendments that added languages to the Eighth Schedule include the 71st Amendment Act, 1992 (adding Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali) and the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003 (adding Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali). The other schedules mentioned deal with different subjects: Fourth Schedule (Rajya Sabha seat allocation), Sixth Schedule (administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram), and Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law).

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4. In the First Schedule to the Constitution of India, Daman and Diu is l

In the First Schedule to the Constitution of India, Daman and Diu is listed at present as

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the fourth Union Territory
the sixth Union Territory
the seventh Union Territory
the eighth Union Territory
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Prior to the merger of Daman and Diu with Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2020, the First Schedule of the Constitution listed the Union Territories. The standard listing order of the 7 Union Territories typically placed Daman and Diu as the eighth entry in the First Schedule under the heading “II. The Union Territories”. The entries were generally: 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 2. Chandigarh, 3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 4. Daman and Diu, 5. Lakshadweep, 6. Puducherry, 7. Delhi, 8. Jammu and Kashmir, 9. Ladakh (J&K and Ladakh added in 2019). However, if the question pertains to the list of UTs *before* the 2019 reorganisation (which is often the case for older PYQs), then Daman and Diu was indeed the fourth among the original 7 UTs. Given the options and the structure of the question, it’s highly likely it refers to a list that includes J&K and Ladakh, where Daman and Diu was listed as the eighth Union Territory before its merger.
The First Schedule lists the States and Union Territories of India and their respective territories. The order and number of entries in the First Schedule change with state reorganisations and the creation/merger of Union Territories.
As of January 26, 2020, the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were merged into a single Union Territory named “Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu”. This merger reduced the number of Union Territories to eight: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry. Thus, Daman and Diu no longer exists as a separate entry. The question likely refers to the period between the reorganisation of J&K (2019) and the merger of D&D/DNH (2020).

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5. Which one of the following languages is not recognized in the Eighth

Which one of the following languages is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India ?

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English
Sanskrit
Urdu
Nepali
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The correct answer is A. English is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
The Eighth Schedule lists the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Initially, it had 14 languages. Currently, there are 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. These are: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
English is an official language of the Union (along with Hindi) and is widely used for official purposes and as a medium of instruction and communication, but it does not have the status of a ‘recognized language’ under the Eighth Schedule. Sanskrit, Urdu, and Nepali are all listed in the Eighth Schedule.

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6. What does the 10 th Schedule of the Constitution of India contain ?

What does the 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India contain ?

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Provisions relating to disqualification on the ground of defection
Administration and control of tribal areas of North-eastern States
Powers, authority, and responsibilities of municipalities
Administration and control of Scheduled areas
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The correct answer is A) Provisions relating to disqualification on the ground of defection.
The 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, and contains the anti-defection law, which provides for the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection.
Option B describes provisions found in the Sixth Schedule. Option C describes provisions found in Part IXA and the Twelfth Schedule. Option D describes provisions found in the Fifth Schedule.

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7. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India incl

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes the provision regarding anti-defection law ?

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Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule
Tenth Schedule
Eleventh Schedule
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The correct answer is C) Tenth Schedule.
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection. It is popularly known as the ‘anti-defection law’.
The Tenth Schedule was inserted into the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. Its primary objective was to curb the practice of political defections by legislators elected on a party’s ticket. It specifies the circumstances under which a legislator may be disqualified on the ground of defection.

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8. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India cont

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains the list of languages recognized by the Constitution ?

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First Schedule
Second Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Ninth Schedule
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The correct answer is C, Eighth Schedule.
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the languages recognized by the Constitution. Initially, there were 14 languages in this schedule. Over time, several languages were added, and currently, there are 22 languages recognized.
The First Schedule lists the States and Union Territories. The Second Schedule contains provisions relating to emoluments, allowances, and privileges for various constitutional functionaries. The Ninth Schedule was added by the 1st Amendment in 1951 and originally contained acts and regulations that could not be challenged in court, although its scope has been limited by judicial review rulings.

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9. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India cont

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to each state and union territory ?

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Second Schedule
Fourth Schedule
Fifth Schedule
Eighth Schedule
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The correct answer is B) Fourth Schedule.
The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India contains provisions relating to the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) to each state and union territory.
– The Second Schedule deals with the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the President, Governors, Speakers, Judges, etc.
– The Fifth Schedule contains provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
– The Eighth Schedule lists the 22 languages recognized by the Constitution.
– The allocation of seats is based on the population of each state and union territory, as per the census data.

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10. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India cont

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains the oath or affirmation for members of the Union Council of Ministers ?

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Second Schedule
Third Schedule
Fourth Schedule
Ninth Schedule
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The Third Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations for various constitutional functionaries, including the members of the Union Council of Ministers. Specifically, it includes the form of oath of office and oath of secrecy for a Minister for the Union.
The Third Schedule details the required wordings for oaths and affirmations to be taken by individuals assuming key offices, ensuring they pledge allegiance to the Constitution and commitment to their duties.
The Second Schedule deals with provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, privileges, and so on of the President, Governors, Speaker of the House of the People, Deputy Speaker of the House of the People, Chairman of the Council of States, Deputy Chairman of the Council of States, Judges of the Supreme Court, Judges of the High Courts, Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Chairman of the Legislative Council, Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council in relation to a State. The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). The Ninth Schedule contains acts and regulations that are protected from judicial review in certain circumstances.

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