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Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 309Interactive Test Mode
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Q309. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — It allocates seats in the Council of States

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Option (d) is correct: The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to the States and Union Territories.

  • Distribution of powers is under the Seventh Schedule.
  • Languages are listed under the Eighth Schedule.
  • Administration of tribal areas is covered under the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q309)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — It allocates seats in the Council of States

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q309

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 309 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (D): "It allocates seats in the Council of States". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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