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Total number of Schedules in the Constitution is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 12
  2. 16
  3. 8
  4. 10

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 12

Explanation: The correct answer is A. 12. The Constitution of India originally had 8 Schedules, but over time, more have been added through amendments. As of now, there are a total of 12 Schedules in the Constitution. These Schedules contain important details like the allocation of powers, administration of tribal areas, official languages, and more. Each Schedule serves a specific purpose to help in the smooth functioning of the government and the country’s legal framework.