Indian Polity- Schedules & Borrowings of Indian Constitution I Career Pathway

1. Consider the following statements:

1. The First Schedule of the Constitution deals with the Union and its territories.

2. The Second Schedule deals with the emoluments of high constitutional functionaries.

3. The Third Schedule relates to forms of oaths and affirmations.
   Which of the above statements is/are correct?
   (a) 1 and 2 only
   (b) 2 and 3 only
   (c) 1, 2 and 3
   (d) 1 only

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2. Match the following Schedules with their subject matter:
A. Fifth Schedule — 1. Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha
B. Seventh Schedule — 2. Tribes and Scheduled Areas
C. Fourth Schedule — 3. Distribution of powers between Union and States
Select the correct match using the codes below:
(a) A–2, B–3, C–1
(b) A–3, B–1, C–2
(c) A–1, B–2, C–3
(d) A–2, B–1, C–3

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3. The provisions regarding the anti-defection law are contained in which Schedule?
(a) Eighth Schedule
(b) Tenth Schedule
(c) Ninth Schedule
(d) Eleventh Schedule

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4. Which of the following Schedules was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
(a) Ninth Schedule
(b) Tenth Schedule
(c) Eleventh Schedule
(d) Twelfth Schedule

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5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Eleventh Schedule contains the list of subjects for Panchayats.

2. The Twelfth Schedule contains the list of subjects for Municipalities.

3. Both were added by the 74th Amendment Act.
   Which of the above is/are correct?
   (a) 1 and 2 only
   (b) 1 only
   (c) 2 only
   (d) 1, 2 and 3

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6. The Eighth Schedule originally contained how many languages?
(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 16
(d) 18

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7. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
(a) Sixth Schedule — Administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
(b) Fifth Schedule — Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribes in other States
(c) Ninth Schedule — Validation of certain laws
(d) Tenth Schedule — Cooperative Societies

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8. The idea of Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) Australia
(d) Ireland

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9. The concept of Fundamental Rights was borrowed from:
(a) France
(b) USA
(c) UK
(d) Canada

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10. The procedure for amendment of the Constitution is borrowed from:
(a) South Africa
(b) Canada
(c) Germany
(d) USA

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11. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy is borrowed from:
(a) USA
(b) Ireland
(c) Japan
(d) France

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12. Which Schedule contains the forms of oath or affirmation for constitutional offices?
(a) Second Schedule
(b) Third Schedule
(c) Fourth Schedule
(d) Fifth Schedule

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13. Which Schedule of the Constitution provides the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
(a) Fourth Schedule
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Seventh Schedule
(d) Ninth Schedule

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14. The Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by which Amendment?
(a) 1st Amendment, 1951
(b) 7th Amendment, 1956
(c) 24th Amendment, 1971
(d) 42nd Amendment, 1976

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15. The concept of Parliamentary System in India is borrowed from:
(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Japan

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16. The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
(a) France
(b) USA
(c) Germany
(d) Japan

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17. The distribution of powers between the Union and the States is contained in:
(a) Fifth Schedule
(b) Seventh Schedule
(c) Ninth Schedule
(d) Eleventh Schedule

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18. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the validation of certain acts and regulations placed beyond judicial review?
(a) Eighth Schedule
(b) Ninth Schedule
(c) Tenth Schedule
(d) Eleventh Schedule

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19. Consider the following:

1. The concept of Fundamental Duties is borrowed from the USSR.

2. The concept of Fundamental Rights is borrowed from the USA.

3. The concept of the Directive Principles is borrowed from Ireland.
   Which of the above is/are correct?
   (a) 1 and 2 only
   (b) 2 and 3 only
   (c) 1, 2 and 3
   (d) 1 and 3 only

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20. The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with:
(a) The Union List
(b) The States and Union Territories
(c) The Forms of Oath
(d) The Election of President

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21. Which of the following provisions was borrowed from Canada?
(a) Distribution of powers between Centre and States
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles
(d) Parliamentary Privileges

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22. The concept of Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency is borrowed from:
(a) Germany
(b) USA
(c) Japan
(d) USSR

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23. Which of the following statements about the Sixth Schedule is correct?

1. It deals with autonomous districts in the North-Eastern states.

2. It provides for District and Regional Councils.

3. It applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
   Select the correct answer:
   (a) 1 only
   (b) 2 and 3 only
   (c) 1 and 3 only
   (d) 1, 2 and 3

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24. The Seventh Schedule contains how many lists?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five

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25. The concept of Procedure Established by Law was borrowed from:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Japan
(d) Ireland

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Answer Key

1. (c)

2. (a)

3. (b)

4. (d)

5. (a)

6. (a)

7. (d)

8. (c)

9. (b)

10. (a)

11. (b)

12. (b)

13. (a)

14. (a)

15. (c)

16. (b)

17. (b)

18. (b)

19. (c)

20. (b)

21. (a)

22. (a)

23. (d)

24. (b)

25. (c)