A
3 1 2 4
B
3 1 4 2
C
2 3 4 1
D
4 2 1 3
Correct answer: (b) 3 1 4 2
Explanation
- A
3 1 2 4
3 1 2 4. Puts 9th Schedule on defection.
- B
3 1 4 2
3 1 4 2. 7th — Union/State/Concurrent lists; 8th — languages; 9th — validation of certain Acts; 10th — defection.
- C
2 3 4 1
2 3 4 1. Scrambles all four.
- D
4 2 1 3
4 2 1 3. Starts 7th on validation.
Summary. Official key is (b) 3 1 4 2. Lists, languages, 9th Schedule Acts, 10th Schedule defection. Also note: 7th — Three lists; Article 246; 8th — 22 languages; 9th — Article 31B; land-reform shield; 10th — 52nd Amendment; anti-defection.
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