Which of the following matchings are not correct in respect of Schedules and Subjects in Indian Constitution?

Schedules		Subjects
1)	II	Emoluments for C & AG of India
2)	III	Allocation of Seats in Council of States
3)	VI	Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas
4)	IX	First Amendment of Indian Constitution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The correct answer is 2 and 3

Key Points

• Schedule II: This schedule deals with the emoluments, allowances, privileges, and so on of the President of India, the Governors of States, the Speakers and the Deputy Speakers of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of States, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils of States, the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
• Schedule III: This schedule contains the forms of Oaths or Affirmations for Union Ministers, Parliament Election candidates, Members of Parliament (MPs), Supreme Court Judges, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, etc.
• Schedule VI: This schedule deals with the provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It contains provisions related to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
• Schedule IX: This schedule contains provisions regarding the validation of certain Acts and Regulations. It was added by the First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951 to prevent the legislation included in it from being challenged and invalidated on the grounds of contravention with the Fundamental Rights.
• The above explanations clarify that the matchings in options 2 and 3 are incorrect. Schedule III does not pertain to the allocation of seats in the Council of States, and Schedule VI is not about the administration and control of Scheduled Areas.

Additional Information

• Emoluments for C & AG of India: The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India is an authority established by the Constitution of India, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. The emoluments for C&AG are specified in Schedule II.
• Allocation of Seats in Council of States: The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is specified in Schedule IV of the Indian Constitution.
• Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas: The administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes are specified in Schedule V.
• First Amendment of Indian Constitution: The Ninth Schedule was added by the First Amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1951. It was created with the primary aim of protecting land reform and other laws included in it from judicial review.