OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsPolityQuestion 4
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding Schedules of the Indian Constitution?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) 7th Schedule – Division of powers between Union and States
Correct Matching
| Schedule | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| 6th Schedule | Administration of Tribal Areas (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram) |
| 7th Schedule | Division of powers: Union List (97 subjects), State List (66 subjects), Concurrent List (47 subjects) |
| 8th Schedule | 22 Recognized Languages (originally 14, now 22) |
| 9th Schedule | Land reforms and laws placed beyond judicial review (added by 1st Amendment, 1951) |
