The correct answer is Option 1 - State List
State public services; State Public Service Commission comes under the State List of the seventh schedule of the Indian constitution. This is specifically mentioned in Entry 41 of the State List.
The Seventh Schedule divides legislative powers between the Union and the States by listing subjects under three categories:
Union List (List I): Contains 100 subjects (originally 97) over which the Union Parliament has exclusive power to make laws. These include national defense, foreign affairs, currency, communication, railways, etc.
State List (List II): Includes 61 subjects (originally 66) for which the State Legislatures have the power to make laws. These encompass public order, police, agriculture, local government, etc.
Concurrent List (List III): Lists 52 subjects (originally 47) where both the Union Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws. However, in case of a conflict, the Union law prevails. Examples include education, forests, electricity, etc.
Here's a brief explanation of each schedule of the Indian Constitution:
First Schedule: This schedule lists the states and union territories of India, along with their territories and respective territorial jurisdictions.
Second Schedule: The Second Schedule contains provisions related to the emoluments, allowances, privileges, and conditions of service of the President, Vice-President, Governors, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and other specified officials.
Third Schedule: It provides the forms of oaths or affirmations for various constitutional functionaries, including the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Judges, and other officials.
Fourth Schedule: The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the upper house of the Indian Parliament, to the states and union territories.
Fifth Schedule: This schedule pertains to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. It contains provisions for the governance and protection of the rights of tribal communities residing in specified areas.
Sixth Schedule: The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It outlines special provisions for the autonomous governance of these areas by tribal councils.
Seventh Schedule: The Seventh Schedule delineates the division of powers and responsibilities between the Union (central government) and the states under three lists: Union List (List I), State List (List II), and Concurrent List (List III).
Eighth Schedule: It contains the official languages of India. Initially, there were 14 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule, and subsequent amendments have added more languages to the list.
Ninth Schedule: The Ninth Schedule was initially intended to protect laws from judicial review to safeguard land reform and other socio-economic legislations. However, subsequent amendments and judicial interpretations have altered its scope.
Tenth Schedule: Commonly known as the "Anti-Defection Law," the Tenth Schedule contains provisions regarding disqualification of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) on grounds of defection.
Eleventh Schedule: contains the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. This schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992. It has 29 matters. Agriculture, including agricultural extension.
Twelfth Schedule: of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities. This schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992. It has 18 matters. Urban planning including town planning. |
