Exploring the Schedules of the Indian Constitution

Wondering about the schedules of the Indian Constitution? Let's delve into the details.

Schedules serve as tables containing additional details not explicitly mentioned in the articles. Initially eight in number, the Indian Constitution now boasts twelve schedules due to various amendments.

Table of Contents

1. Schedules of the Indian Constitution
2. Model Questions Based on Schedules of the Indian Constitution

Schedules of the Indian Constitution

1. First Schedule: Encompasses the list of states and union territories along with their respective territories.

2. Second Schedule: Details provisions regarding the President, Governors of States, Speaker, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People. It also includes the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State, the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

3. Third Schedule: Contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.

4. Fourth Schedule: Outlines provisions for the allocation of seats in the Council of States.

5. Fifth Schedule: Contains provisions for the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.

6. Sixth Schedule: Details provisions for the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

7. Seventh Schedule: Encompasses the Union list, State list, and the concurrent list.

8. Eighth Schedule: Lists recognized languages.

9. Ninth Schedule: Contains provisions for the validation of certain Acts and Regulations.

10. Tenth Schedule: Covers provisions for disqualification on the ground of defection.

11. Eleventh Schedule: Enlists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats.

12. Twelfth Schedule: Enlists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.

Note: Initially, many acts were included in the ninth schedule to evade Judicial review. Still, after the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Court took measures to restrict that practice.

Model Questions Based on Schedules of the Indian Constitution

1. Q: Who among the following does not find mention in the 2nd schedule of the Indian Constitution?

   • Prime Minister.
   • Chief Ministers of states.
   • Attorney General.
   • Advocate General.
   • Ans: All of the above.

2. Q: Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with anti-defection?

   • Ans: 10th schedule.

3. Q: States which find mention in Schedule 6 of the Indian Constitution:

   • Ans: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.