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Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

The members of NCBC are selected by ______________.

  1. Prime minister

  2. president

  3. vice-president

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

NCBC consist of five members including a chairperson, vice-chairperson and three other members appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

SEBC stands for __________________.

  1. Science and Environment Board Class

  2. Socially and Economically Backward Classes

  3. Societal and Economic Back Classes

  4. Socialogical and Ecological Board Class
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SEBC stands for Socially and Economically Backward classes.

Maratha community of Maharashtra has been declared Socially and Educationally Backward by the Government of Maharashtra paying the way for 16% reservation.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Which article deals with socially and educationally Backward classes.

  1. Article 345

  2. Article 360

  3. Article 340

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 340 deals with the need, inter alia. Identify those "Socially and Educationally" backward classes, understand the condition of their backwardness and make recommendations to remove the difficulties they face.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

NCBC consist of __________________.

  1. A chairperson, vice-chairperson, three other members

  2. A chairperson , 2 vice- chairperson , four other members

  3. Both the options are true

  4. None of the option is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National Commission for Backward Classes was given constitutional status by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018. The structure of the Commission is such that it has a total of five members, i.e, a chairperson, vice-chairperson and three other members. The condition and tenure of the service are determined by the President. 

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution deals with the ________________.

  1. Fundamental rights

  2. Fundamental duties

  3. Directive principle of state policy

  4. Prime minister's power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution has originally ten but currently eleven in number Fundamental duties.
Duties are obligatory for the citizens and not made enforceable by a writ of a court but it is hoped that every citizen should oblige to the duties enshrined in the Constitution.
Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Planning Commission is a _____________.

  1. Statutory body

  2. Executive body

  3. Autonomous body

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission was a non-constitutional and non-statutory body and was set up to formulate five years plan for social and economic development in India. Its main function is to assess the resource of the country, formulate plans to increase economic development which included laying down of five-year plan. It is now replaced with NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in 2015 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Grants-in-aid of revenue to the states is recommended by the ____________.

  1. Inter-State Council

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Finance Commission

  4. National Development Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Commission of India was set up by the President of India under Article 280 of the Constitution in 1951. It is an autonomous body and makes recommendations on the distribution of taxes between centers and states. The Grant-in-aid from the center to state flow on the advice and recommendation of the Finance Commission.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

A person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court may be President of  _____________.

  1. District Forum

  2. State Commission

  3. National Commission

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

State commission for dispute redressal under Consumer Protection Act consists of one President or two or more other members. The President shall be a person who is or has been a judge of the High Court appointed by the State Government. The appointment is made after consultation with the chief justice of that High court

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Which of the following is incorrect statement ?

  1. The National Commission is an independent institution

  2. The National Commission has administrative control over the state commission

  3. A person who is or has been Judge of High Court may be appointed the President of National Commission for Disputes Redressal

  4. A member of District Forum can hold office up to the age of 65 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chairman of the National Commission for dispute redressal is a person who is or has been a judge of the Supreme Court.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's jurisdiction extends  to the ______________.

  1. Whole of India

  2. Whole of the State

  3. Whole of District

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission is a quasi-judicial dispute redressal body setup in 1988 under the Consumer Protection Act. It has original jurisdiction as well as appellate and revisional jurisdiction from the order of the State Commissions, or the District forum all over India