Consider the following statements regarding the Second Schedule and the Third Schedule of Indian Constitution: 1. Both the second and third schedules contains provision related to Vice President. 2. The President and the Governor of states are included only in Second Schedule and not in the Third Schedule. 3. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is included in both the Schedules. 4. Both the Schedules can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament. How many of the above given statements are correct?

Correct Answer:

C. Only three

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Second Schedule mentions emoluments for the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (who is the Vice-President), but the Third Schedule (Oaths) does not contain the oath for the Vice-President. Statement 2 is correct: The President and Governors are in the Second Schedule (emoluments), but their oaths are separate articles (Art 60 and 159), not in the Third Schedule. Statement 3 is correct: The CAG is included in both the Second (emoluments) and Third (oath) Schedules. Statement 4 is correct: Amendments to these schedules do not require a special majority under Article 368 and can be done by a simple majority.