Schedules of the Constitution

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<–2/”>a >Indian Constitution though originally had eight schedules at its commencements, Four more schedules were added by different amendments acts of the constitution, now making a total tally of twelve. Schedules are basically tables which contains additional details not mentioned in the articles. The post gives a brief idea about all the 12 Schedules of Indian Constitution.

FIRST SCHEDULE

  1. —The States.
  2. —The Union territories.

SECOND SCHEDULE

PART A— Provisions as to the President and the Governors of States.

PART B— [Repealed.]

PART C— Provisions as to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative

Assembly and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of

the Legislative Council of a State.

PART D— Provisions as to the Judges of The Supreme Court and of the High Courts.

PART E— Provisions as to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

THIRD SCHEDULE— Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.

FOURTH SCHEDULE—

Allocation of seats in the Council of States.

FIFTH SCHEDULE—

Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas

and Scheduled Tribes

PART A—General.

PART B—Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.

PART C— Scheduled Areas.

PART D—Amendment of the Schedule.

SIXTH SCHEDULE—

Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of

Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

SEVENTH SCHEDULE—

List I — Union List.

List II— State List.

List III— Concurrent List.

EIGHTH SCHEDULE— Languages.

NINTH SCHEDULE—Validation of certain Acts and Regulations.

TENTH SCHEDULE— Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.

ELEVENTH SCHEDULE— Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.

TWELFTH SCHEDULE— Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.,

The Schedules of the Constitution of India are a series of 12 additional articles that were added to the Constitution after it was adopted in 1950. The Schedules contain detailed information on a variety of topics, including the names and boundaries of states and union territories, the powers of the President and the Parliament, the Electoral System, and the Official Languages of India.

Schedule I: List of the States and Union Territories of India

Schedule I lists the names and boundaries of the 28 states and 7 union territories of India. The states are:

  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Bihar
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Goa
  • Gujarat
  • Haryana
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Jharkhand
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Manipur
  • Meghalaya
  • Mizoram
  • Nagaland
  • Odisha
  • Punjab
  • Rajasthan
  • Sikkim
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Telangana
  • Tripura
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Uttarakhand
  • West Bengal

The union territories are:

Schedule II: Official Languages of the Union

Schedule II lists the official languages of the Union. The official languages of the Union are Hindi and English. Hindi is the Official Language for the purposes of the Union, but English may also be used for all official purposes.

Schedule III: Forms of Oaths or Affirmations

Schedule III lists the forms of oaths or affirmations that may be taken by members of the Parliament, the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Justice-of-india/”>Chief Justice of India, and other high officials.

Schedule IV: Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes

Schedule IV lists the special provisions that are made for certain classes of people in India. These special provisions include provisions for the protection of the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and for the advancement of the socially and educationally backward classes.

Schedule V: Provisions as to Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes

Schedule V lists the provisions that are made for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Scheduled Areas are areas that are inhabited by Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Tribes are the indigenous people of India. The provisions in Schedule V are designed to protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes and to promote their development.

Schedule VI: Provisions as to Administration of Tribal Areas in Assam

Schedule VI lists the provisions that are made for the administration of tribal areas in Assam. The provisions in Schedule VI are similar to the provisions in Schedule V, but they are specifically designed for the tribal areas in Assam.

Schedule VII: Representation of the States in the Council of States

Schedule VII lists the number of seats that each state has in the Council of States. The Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. The number of seats that each state has in the Council of States is based on the Population of the state.

Schedule VIII: Representation of the Union Territories in the Council of States

Schedule VIII lists the number of seats that each union territory has in the Council of States. The union territories do not have a separate legislature, so they are represented in the Parliament of India by the members of the Council of States. The number of seats that each union territory has in the Council of States is based on the population of the union territory.

Schedule IX: Representation of the States in the House of the People

Schedule IX lists the number of seats that each state has in the House of the People. The House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. The number of seats that each state has in the House of the People is based on the population of the state.

Schedule X: Representation of the Union Territories in the House of the People

Schedule X lists the number of seats that each union territory has in the House of the People. The union territories do not have a separate legislature, so they are represented in the Parliament of India by the members of the House of the People. The number of seats that each union territory has in the House of the People is based on the population of the union territory.

Schedule XI: Provisions as to Elections

Schedule XI lists the provisions that are made for elections to the Parliament and the state legislatures. The provisions in Schedule XI include provisions for the preparation of electoral rolls, the conduct of elections, and the appointment of election officers.

Schedule XII: Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits

Schedule XII lists the provisions that are made for the finance, property, contracts, and suits of the Union and the states. The provisions in Schedule XII include provisions for

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    The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was adopted on December 15, 1791, and guarantees certain Fundamental Rights and freedoms, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms.

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  • What is the Electoral College?
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  • What is the 25th Amendment?
    The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for the temporary or permanent transfer of the powers and duties of the president to the vice president, or other officers, in the event of the president’s incapacity. The amendment was ratified on February 10, 1967.

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Sure. Here are some MCQs on the topics of The Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, and Citizenship-2/”>Citizenship:

  1. The Preamble to the Constitution of India states that India is a:
    (A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
    (B) Sovereign, Democratic, Republic
    (C) Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
    (D) Sovereign, Democratic, Secular State

  2. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India are:
    (A) Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies
    (B) Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional Remedies, and Right to Property
    (C) Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional Remedies, and Right to Livelihood
    (D) Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional Remedies, and Right to Privacy

  3. The Directive Principles of State Policy are:
    (A) Principles that the State shall strive to follow in making laws and policies
    (B) Principles that the State shall follow in its dealings with the citizens
    (C) Principles that the State shall follow in its dealings with other countries
    (D) Principles that the State shall follow in its dealings with the armed forces

  4. The Fundamental Duties of citizens are:
    (A) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
    (B) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
    (C) To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, unity and Integrity of India
    (D) All of the above

  5. A person who is not a citizen of India can become a citizen of India by:
    (A) Naturalization
    (B) Registration
    (C) Descent
    (D) All of the above

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