UPSC Polity Question
Which of the following offices is/are included in the both second and third schedule of the Constitution? 1. The Judges of the High Courts 2. The Judges of the Supreme Court 3. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India 4. The Prime Minister's Office Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer:
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
The Second Schedule (emoluments) and the Third Schedule (oaths) both contain provisions for: 1. The Judges of the High Courts 2. The Judges of the Supreme Court 3. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India The Prime Minister's Office is not mentioned in either schedule. The Prime Minister as a Union Minister takes an oath mentioned in the Third Schedule.