UPSC Prelims Marathon 30 March – Special Provisions in Constitution – 2026

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Basic Structure of the Constitution:
1.A Constitutional Amendment that places a law in the Ninth Schedule can be challenged if it violates the basic structure.
2.Ordinary legislation enacted by Parliament is immune from being challenged on the grounds of violating the basic structure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

How can an amendment to any of the lists in the Seventh Schedule (Union, State, or Concurrent List) of the Constitution of India be initiated and enacted?

ABy a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament.

BBy a majority of the total membership of each House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.

CBy a majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, followed by ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States.

DBy a majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, followed by ratification by the Legislatures of not less than two-thirds of the States.

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Question No. 3

With reference to the Council of States, consider the following statements:
1.The allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories is governed by the provisions of the Fifth Schedule.
2.Representatives of each State are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly through a system of proportional representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of tribal administration:
1.The Sixth Schedule (Amendment) Act, 1988, introduced specific administrative modifications for the State of Assam.
2.The Sixth Schedule (Amendment) Act, 1995, applied modifications to the tribal areas of Tripura and Mizoram.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 5

Which of the following were features of the Sixth Schedule (Amendment) Act, 2003?
1.It included the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) in the list of tribal areas for Assam.
2.It created the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as an autonomous self-governing body.
3.It provided for legal safeguards to protect the rights of non-tribals in the BTC area.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 6

The Fifth Schedule (Amendment) Act, 1976, provided which of the following powers to the President?
1.The power to increase the area of a designated Scheduled Area in a state.
2.The power to redefine or rescind the boundaries of a Scheduled Area in consultation with the State Chief Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

Arrange the following events in their correct chronological order:
1.Inclusion of the Ninth Schedule in the Constitution.
2.Reorganisation of the State of Punjab.
3.Formation of the first non-Congress government at the Centre.
4.Passing of the Anti-Defection Bill (52nd Amendment).
Select the correct answer:

A1-2-3-4

B1-4-3-2

C4-1-2-3

D1-2-4-3

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Question No. 8

Match List I (Schedule) with List II (Content) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I (Schedule)List-II (Content)
A. Third Schedule1. Powers and responsibilities of Municipalities
B. Seventh Schedule2. Distribution of powers between Union and States
C. Ninth Schedule3. Forms of Oaths and Affirmations
D. Twelfth Schedule4. Validation of certain Acts (Land Reforms)
Codes (A-B-C-D):

A3 - 2 - 4 - 1

B2 - 1 - 3 - 4

C3 - 1 - 2 - 4

D4 - 2 - 3 - 1

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Question No. 9

Match the following provisions with their respective Schedules in the Constitution:
List-I (Provisions)List-II (Schedules)
A. Tribal areas in AMTM States1. Second Schedule
B. All-India Services2. Fifth Schedule
C. Control of Scheduled Areas/Tribes3. Sixth Schedule
D. Comptroller and Auditor-General4. Seventh Schedule
Codes (A-B-C-D):

A3 - 4 - 2 - 1

B2 - 4 - 3 - 1

C4 - 3 - 1 - 2

D3 - 1 - 4 - 2

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Question No. 10

Match the Constitutional Provision with the specific Part or Schedule where it is contained:
List-I (Provision)List-II (Contained In)
A. Administration of Tribal Areas1. Part V of the Constitution
B. Official Language of the Union2. Part XIII of the Constitution
C. Trade and Commerce within India3. Part XVII of the Constitution
D. The Union Executive4. Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
Codes (A-B-C-D):

A4 - 3 - 2 - 1

B4 - 1 - 2 - 3

C2 - 3 - 4 - 1

D3 - 2 - 1 - 4

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