4.With reference to the Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

Question

1. The President of India is listed in the Second Schedule.
2. The Chief Minister of a state is listed in the Second Schedule.

How many statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer: (a) 1 Only

 

Explanation: The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of various positions, including the President of India, the Governors of States, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Judges of the Supreme Court, the Judges of the High Courts, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. The Chief Minister of a state is not listed in the Second Schedule.