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Constitutional & Extra-Constitutional Bodies

Constitutional & Extra-Constitutional Bodies

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. When the Election Commission was established, it consisted of the Chief Election Commissioner only.
  2. The salary and allowances of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are the same.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 was for

  1. the transformation of election commission from single to multi-member body
  2. lowering of voting age from 21 years to 18 years
  3. prescribing qualifications for the Chief Election Commissioner
  4. None of these
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements:

  1. Not every case of dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of civil posts requires inquiry.
  2. The provision under Art. 311(1) is only applicable to a civil servant.
  3. The disputes related to condition of service of public servant is not settled in civil courts.
    Which of these statements is / are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is / are correct?

  1. The 13th Finance Commission has recommended for reducing number of centrally sponsored schemes.
  2. The implementation duration of 13th Finance Commission is 2010-15.
  3. Finance Commission looks after the economic development in the country.
  1. 1 and 2
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Chairman of the UPSC refers the matters regarding removal of other members of the UPSC, on grounds of misbehaviour, to the Supreme Court for an enquiry.
    2. The Parliament can place the personnel system of any public institution within the jurisdiction of the UPSC.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is / are correct?

  1. Finance Commission members are eligible for reappointment under GoI after resigning from the office.
  2. Despite its constitutional status, Finance Commission is only advisory in nature.
  3. The beneficiary states do not have legal right to receive grants recommended by the Finance Commission.
  1. 1 and 3
  2. Only 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following:

  1. There is an overlapping of functions between Planning and Finance Commission.
  2. Finance Commission's primary objective is distribution of revenue and grants among the states.
  3. Defence affairs are included in Planning Commission.
    Which of the following statements is / are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

  1. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body.
  2. The Finance Commission came into force by the enactment of the Finance Commission Act of 1951.
  3. The requisite qualifications for appointing Finance commission members are not provided by the Constitution.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. All 1, 2 and 3
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements about National Development Council (NDC):

  1. The Five Year Plan is first presented to the NDC and then to the Parliament.
  2. The Secretary to the Planning Commission and NDC is the same person.
  3. The emergence of regional parties in states fortifies the federal nature of NDC.
    Which of the above is / are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. Only 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is / are correct?

  1. Salaries of the NHRC members are determined by the Central government.
  2. NHRC cannot inquire suo motu on cases involving human rights violation.
  3. NHRC can intervene in such pending cases before a court involving allegations of human rights violation.
  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements about NHRC:

  1. NHRC also reviews the living condition of jail inmates.
  2. NHRC is allowed to review Article 21.
  3. NHRC can study treaties and other international instruments that can affect human rights.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. Planning Commission does not have direct influence on the states.
  2. The National Development Council (NDC) reviews the working of the national plan.
  3. The Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission is the executive head of NDC.
  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In certain cases, the Parliament may establish Joint Public Service Commission on recommendation of states.
  2. Indian Foreign Services come under Central Services.
  3. All India Services are regulated by the Parliament, which gives more power to union over state.
  1. Only 1
  2. Both 1 and 2
  3. Only 3
  4. All 1, 2 and 3
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following maintains the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission?

1. The Chief Election Commissioner does not hold his office till the pleasure of the President.
2. Debarment of the retiring election commissioners from further appointment by the government.

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) Finance Commission has all powers of the civil court as per the Court of Civil Procedure, 1908.
(2) The manner in which a Finance Commission member is to be selected is statutory in nature.
(3) Finance Commission can ask for the production of any public record or document from any court or office.

  1. (1) and (2)
  2. (2) and (3)
  3. Only (3)
  4. (1), (2) and (3)
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