UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specifies their territories?

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  1. AFirstCorrect
  2. BSecond
  3. CThird
  4. DFourth

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the First Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the list of all States and Union Territories along with their respective territorial jurisdictions. For clarity on the other options: The Second Schedule deals with provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of high officials like the President and Governors. The Third Schedule contains the forms of oaths and affirmations for various constitutional posts. The Fourth Schedule specifies the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories.
polity-and-governance: Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specifies their territorie

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