Multiple choice general knowledge

How many schedules were there in the Original constitution?

  1. 7

  2. 10

  3. 12

  4. 8
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Explanation

The original Constitution of India, adopted in 1949, contained 8 Schedules. These Schedules provided detailed information about various subjects mentioned in the Constitution, such as allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha (Schedule 1), forms of oaths (Schedule 2), provisions for disqualification of MPs (Schedule 3), and allocation of government departments among states (Schedule 7). The number has since grown to 12 Schedules with subsequent amendments.

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