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Which of the following subjects is covered in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?1. Large scale industries2. Health and sanitation3. Police and public order4. Major forest produce

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Health and sanitation

The correct answer is Health and Sanitation.

  • The 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution related to Panchayat was added in 1992 by the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act.
  • This schedule contains 29 subjects
  1. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation, and soil conservation.
  2. Minor irrigation, water management, and watershed development.
  3. Animal husbandry, dairying, and poultry.
  4. Fisheries.
  5. Social forestry and farm forestry.
  6. Minor forest produces.
  7. Small scale industries, including food processing industries.
  8.  Khadi, village, and cottage industries.
  9. Rural housing.
  10. Drinking water.
  11. Fuel and fodder.
  12. Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways, and other means of communication.
  13. Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity.
  14. Non-conventional energy sources.
  15. Poverty alleviation program.
  16. Education, including primary and secondary schools.
  17. Technical training and vocational education.
  18. Adult and non-formal education.
  19. Libraries.
  20. Cultural activities.
  21. Markets and fairs.
  22. Health and sanitation, including hospitals, primary health centers, and dispensaries.
  23.  Family welfare.
  24. Women and child development.
  25. Social welfare, including the welfare of the handicapped and mentally retarded.
  26. The welfare of the weaker sections, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
  27. Public distribution system.
  28. Maintenance of community assets.
  29. Agriculture, including agricultural extension.

SubjectsSchedules/Acts
Large scale industriesIndustrial Policy Resolution of 1956 
Police and public orderSeventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Major forest produceFifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.


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