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Which one of the following statement correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India ?
Explanation
The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution specifies the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) among the States and Union Territories. It sets out the number of representatives each State/UT elects to the Rajya Sabha and this allocation has been revised following reorganisation of States and formation of new States; the distribution is broadly related to population size of the States [1]. Historical records and official Rajya Sabha material show the original Fourth Schedule listed the state-wise seat distribution and that amendments to the Schedule have been made over time to reflect changes in State boundaries and names [2].
Sources
- [1] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/documents/CouncilOfState/1657796269327.93_Council%2520of%2520States%282%29%2520%281%29.pdf
- [2] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/Procedure/RajyaSabhaAtWork/English/21-29/CHAPTER2.pdf
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India deals with:
Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements relating to the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct?
A) It relates to the special provision for administration of certain areas in the States other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
B) Tribal advisory councils are to be constituted to give advice under the Fifth Schedule
C) The Governor is not authorized to make regulations to prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by, or among members of the Scheduled Tribes
D) The Governors of the States in which there are scheduled areas have to submit reports to the President regarding the administration of such areas