Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Seventh Schedule
Explanation:
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the separation of powers between the Union Government and State Governments. It contains three lists:
- Union List – Subjects under the control of the Central Government (e.g., Defence, Foreign Affairs, Railways, Atomic Energy).
- State List – Subjects under the control of the State Governments (e.g., Police, Public Health, Agriculture).
- Concurrent List – Subjects where both Central and State Governments can legislate (e.g., Education, Criminal Law, Marriage & Divorce).
The division of powers is essential for maintaining India's federal structure, ensuring smooth governance, and avoiding conflicts between the Union and State Governments.
Information Booster:
- The Government of India Act, 1935, was the first legal document to introduce the division of powers in India.
- Article 246 of the Indian Constitution classifies subjects into Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- In case of a conflict between Union and State laws on a subject in the Concurrent List, the Central law prevails.
Schedules of the Indian Constitution:
Schedule | Subject Matter | RELATED ARTICLES |
First Schedule | Lists names of States and Union Territories and their territorial jurisdiction. | Articles 1 and 4 |
Second Schedule | Emoluments, allowances, and privileges of President, Governors, Judges, CAG, Speakers, etc. | Articles 59(3), 65(3), 75(6), 97, 125, 148(3), 158(3), 164 (5), 186 and 221 |
Third Schedule | Oaths and affirmations for Ministers, Parliament Candidates, Judges, CAG, etc. | Articles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188 and 219 |
Fourth Schedule | Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha for States and Union Territories. | Articles 4(1) and 80(2) |
Fifth Schedule | Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. | Article 244(1) |
Sixth Schedule | Administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. | Articles 244(2) and 275(1) |
Seventh Schedule | Defines the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists for legislative authority. | Article 246 |
Eighth Schedule | List of 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution. | Articles 344(1) and 351 |
Ninth Schedule | Laws related to land reforms and zamindari abolition exempted from judicial review. | Article 31B |
Tenth Schedule | Provisions on disqualification due to defection (Anti-Defection Law). | Articles 102(2) and 191(2) |
Eleventh Schedule | Defines powers and responsibilities of Panchayats. | Article 243G |
Twelfth Schedule | Defines powers and responsibilities of Municipalities. | Article 243W |
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