Which one of the following pairs of schedules in the Constitution of India and their contents is NOT correctly matched?   Schedule Content 1) Eighth Schedule Languages 2) Second schedule The forms of oaths and affirmations 3) Fourth Schedule Allocation of seats in the Council of States 4) Tenth Schedule Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection

Which one of the following pairs of schedules in the Constitution of India and their contents is NOT correctly matched?   Schedule Content 1) Eighth Schedule Languages 2) Second schedule The forms of oaths and affirmations 3) Fourth Schedule Allocation of seats in the Council of States 4) Tenth Schedule Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

• The second schedule consists of the provision related to emoluments, allowances, privileges of:
  • The President of India, the governor of states. the speaker and deputy speaker of Lok Sabha, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, and Comptroller and auditor general.
• The third schedule consists of the forms of oaths and affirmations. Hence 2 is not correctly matched.
  • Trick to remember:- {2 number ki Kamaai}
• The Eighth schedule consists of languages. Hence 1 is correctly matched.
  • Sindhi was added by 21st Amendment Act of 1967.
  • Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali Where are added by the 71th Amendment Act of 1992.
  • Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003.
  • Trick to remember amendments:- {21+71=92}.
• The fourth Schedule is for the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament) per State or Union Territory. Hence 3 is correctly matched.
• The tenth schedule consists of provisions related to the disqualification of members of parliament and state legislatures on the ground of defection. It is also known as Anti-defection Law. Hence 4 is correctly matched.
  • It was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985.

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