The Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains which of the following?

The correct answer is The Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.

Key Points

• The Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations for various constitutional posts.
• These oaths or affirmations are administered to constitutional functionaries such as the President, Vice-President, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of State Legislatures, Judges of the Supreme Court, and Judges of High Courts.
• The purpose of these oaths is to ensure that individuals occupying constitutional posts commit to upholding the Constitution of India and discharging their duties faithfully.
• The text of the oaths emphasizes allegiance to the Constitution, sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, along with adherence to laws.
• The process and wording of these oaths are legally binding and are conducted in accordance with the provisions set out in the Constitution.

Additional Information

• Union List, State List, and Concurrent List:
  • The Union List and State List are mentioned in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, not the Third Schedule.
  • The Union List includes subjects under the exclusive legislative domain of the Parliament, while the State List includes subjects for state legislatures. The Concurrent List includes subjects where both Parliament and state legislatures can legislate.
• Recognized Languages:
  • The recognized languages of India are enumerated in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • The Eighth Schedule originally listed 14 languages, but now it includes 22 officially recognized languages.
• Oath Taking Process:
  • The President of India administers the oath to the Prime Minister, while the Prime Minister administers it to the Union Council of Ministers.
  • Governors administer the oath to Chief Ministers and other state ministers.
• Constitutional Provisions for Oaths:
  • Article 60 of the Constitution prescribes the oath or affirmation for the President of India.
  • Article 124(6) prescribes the oath for Supreme Court judges, and Article 219 for High Court judges.