Question

Considering different schedules in the Constitution of India, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Fifth Schedule : Provisions relating to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
2. Sixth Schedule : Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories
3. Ninth Schedule : Acts and Regulations of the state legislatures dealing with land reforms and abolition of the Zamindari system
4. Tenth Schedule : Provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

• A. None of these
• B. 1, 3
• C. 1 only
• D. 2, 4

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 3

6th Schedule of Indian Constitution

• In 1949, the sixth schedule was enacted per article 244 of the Indian constitution. 
• The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• These provisions are aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests of tribal communities living in these areas
• The Sixth Schedule establishes District Autonomous Councils (also known as Autonomous District Councils) within these tribal areas.
• These councils have the authority to make laws on various subjects, including land, forests, and local customs and traditions.

10th Schedule of Indian Constitution

• The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is commonly referred to as the "Anti-Defection Law."
• It contains provisions related to the disqualification of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the State Legislature (MLAs) on the grounds of defection from one political party to another.
• The main objective of the Tenth Schedule is to curb the practice of political defections, which can lead to instability in government and undermine the principles of democracy.
• The Tenth Schedule allows for certain exceptions, such as when a member's defection is a result of a merger between two political parties, or when one-third or more members of a party decide to form a new political party.