As on 30^th June 2022, how many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)  ​12

• ​As of 30th June 2022, the Indian Constitution has 12 Schedules.
  

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• First Schedule: Lists the states and union territories of India, along with their territories.
• Second Schedule: Contains provisions related to the salaries, allowances, and other benefits of the President, Governors, Judges, and other officials.
• Third Schedule: Lists the forms of oaths and affirmations.
• Fourth Schedule: Deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
• Fifth Schedule: Contains provisions for the administration and control of areas in India that are designated as tribal areas.
• Sixth Schedule: Deals with the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• Seventh Schedule: Divides the powers and responsibilities between the Union and State legislatures into three lists—Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
• Eighth Schedule: Lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution.
• Ninth Schedule: Contains laws that cannot be challenged in courts.
• Tenth Schedule: Deals with disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of defection (Anti-Defection Law).
• Eleventh Schedule: Contains provisions related to the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats (local self-government institutions).
• Twelfth Schedule: Contains provisions related to the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities (urban local bodies).