Identifying Constitution Schedule Mismatches
The question asks to identify the pairing that does not accurately represent the contents of the Schedules within the Indian Constitution.
Correct Schedule Pairings:
- Eighth Schedule: This schedule correctly lists the official languages recognized by the Republic of India.
- Fourth Schedule: This schedule accurately details the allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to various states and union territories.
- Tenth Schedule: This schedule correctly corresponds to the provisions concerning the disqualification of MPs and MLAs based on defection (often called the anti-defection law).
Analyzing the Mismatched Pair:
The pairing of the Second Schedule with the "Form of Oath of office" is incorrect. The Second Schedule primarily details the :
- Emoluments
- Allowances
- Privileges
...for constitutional dignitaries such as the President, Vice-President, Governors, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
The forms of Oaths or Affirmations for these constitutional positions are specified in the Third Schedule, not the Second Schedule.
Therefore, the association of the Second Schedule with the Form of Oath of office is inaccurate.
Important Questions from History
According to the Varna system that was prevalent in the Vedic period, which of the following was NOT a Varna?
With reference to Ajivikas, consider the following statements.
a) Makkhali Gosala was the prominent teacher of this sect.
b) Ajivikas believed in fatalism. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Which of the following Sultans of Delhi primarily adopted a policy of consolidation rather than expansion?
In 1936, The Independent Labour Party was founded by ________.
Who among the following sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
