GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of the states and specifies their territories?
A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
Fourth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is First. The list of states and union territories is mentioned in the first schedule of the Constitution of India. First Schedule of the constitution states: Names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction.

Detailed explanation-2: -28 States and 9 Union Territories.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India specifies the allocation of powers and functions between the Union and the State legislatures. It embodies three lists; namely, the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List.

Detailed explanation-4: -Schedule 1 of the Indian constitution contains the list of states and union territories and their extent and territorial jurisdictions. The aspirants preparing for UPSC must be aware of the contents of each Schedule of the constitution and important amendments to the Schedules.

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