Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with respect to the Schedules of the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: Eleventh Schedule - Powers and responsibilities of Panchayats
Explanation: The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats (rural local self-government institutions). It was added through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Evaluation of other options:
Twelfth Schedule → Deals with Municipalities (urban local bodies), not President/Vice-President election
Tenth Schedule → Deals with Anti-defection law, not languages
Ninth Schedule → Contains laws protected from judicial review, not distribution of powers
Thus, only Option 1 is correctly matched.
Additional Key Points:
Seventh Schedule → Union, State, and Concurrent Lists
Eighth Schedule → Official languages of India
Ninth Schedule → Added by First Amendment (1951), protects land reform laws etc.
Tenth Schedule → Anti-defection law (added by 52nd Amendment, 1985)
Eleventh Schedule → Panchayats (29 subjects)
Twelfth Schedule → Municipalities (18 subjects)
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: Which Schedule deals with languages?
Answer: Eighth Schedule
Question: Which Schedule deals with Municipalities?
Answer: Twelfth Schedule