Question

Which of the following Schedules to the Constitution is incorrectly matched ? 
1. Schedule 7 – Union list, State list and Concurrent list
2. Schedule 8 – Languages
3. Schedule 10 – Disqualification on defection 
4. Schedule 11 – Land reforms 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Schedule 11 – Land reforms 

The correct answer is Schedule 11 – Land reforms.

• Schedule 11 – The 11^th schedule of the Indian Constitution was added in 1992 by the 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
  • This schedule consists of 29 subjects.
  • Important topics such as the powers of panchayat, rural development, poverty alleviation, market, roads, and drinking water are included in this schedule.
• Land reform laws are present in the 9^th schedule of the Indian Constitution.

• Schedule 7 –  Under this, the methods of acquisition of property have been mentioned by the state.  At present, there are 284 acts in this schedule.
• Schedule 8 – 22 languages of India have been mentioned in it. Originally, there were 14 languages in the Eighteenth Schedule, Sindhi in 1967, and Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were included in the eighth schedule in 1992. In 2004, Maithili, Santhali, Dogri, and Bodo were included in the eighth schedule.
• Schedule 10 – Disqualification on defection - It describes the process by which MLAs or MPs may be disqualified on the basis of a petition by another member of the House. It is on the basis of defection by the Presiding Officer of the Legislative Assembly or Parliament.