UPSC Prelims 2003 Q139: Indian Polity – Constitutional Framework & Development
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states
and specifies their territories?
- (a) First
- (b) Second
- (c) Third
- (d) Fourth
Answer: (a) First
Explanation
Schedule listing the States and their territories
| Schedule | Subject |
|---|---|
| First Schedule | Names of the States and Union Territories and their territories |
| Second Schedule | Emoluments of constitutional office-holders |
| Third Schedule | Forms of oaths |
| Fourth Schedule | Rajya Sabha seat allocation |
The First Schedule lists the names of the States and Union Territories and specifies their territories.
Answer: (a) First.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. The First Schedule lists the States and their territories.
- (b) Incorrect. The Second Schedule deals with salaries.
- (c) Incorrect. The Third Schedule deals with oaths.
- (d) Incorrect. The Fourth Schedule deals with Rajya Sabha seats.
Key point
Schedules: 1 States/UTs, 2 salaries, 3 oaths, 4 Rajya Sabha seats, 5 and 6 tribal areas.
Remember
The First Schedule lists the States and Union Territories.
Common mistakes
- Choosing the Fourth Schedule for territories.
- Mixing Article 1 with the First Schedule.
- Forgetting that changes need only a law under Article 4.
Exam tip
First Schedule: States and UTs; Article 1 refers to it.
Sources
- Constitution of India — First Schedule
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity (Union and its Territory)