Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. The 9th schedule to the Constitution was introduced by the former Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
  2. According to its provision, any law included in the schedule is not subject to judicial review.
  3. There are about 284 laws in the 9th schedule.

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to its provision, any law included in the schedule is not subject to judicial review. There are about 284 laws in the 9th schedule. Initially, there were only 13 laws in the ninth schedule, but now there are around 284 laws in it, including the controversial 69 percent reservation law of Tamil Nadu, which violates the apex court's 50 percent ceiling on quotas.

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