Constitutional Bodies MCQ: Election Commission, CAG & UPSC Appointments

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1. Q1.Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission of India?

   • A.Article 320
   • B.Article 324✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 280
   • D.Article 315

   Explanation: Article 324 of the Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections.

2. Q2.The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is appointed by whom?

   • A.Prime Minister
   • B.Chief Justice of India
   • C.President✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Parliament

   Explanation: The CAG is appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.

3. Q3.Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional Body?

   • A.Finance Commission
   • B.NITI Aayog✓ Correct Answer
   • C.UPSC
   • D.National Commission for SCs

   Explanation: NITI Aayog is a non-constitutional, executive body established by a government resolution, replacing the Planning Commission.

4. Q4.Who appoints the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission (SPSC)?

   • A.President
   • B.Governor✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Chief Minister
   • D.UPSC Chairman

   Explanation: The Chairman and members of the SPSC are appointed by the Governor of the state, although they can only be removed by the President.

5. Q5.The Finance Commission is constituted by the President every ______ years.

   • A.3
   • B.4
   • C.5✓ Correct Answer
   • D.6

   Explanation: Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission to be constituted by the President every fifth year or earlier.

6. Q6.Who is the highest law officer in the country?

   • A.Chief Justice of India
   • B.Union Law Minister
   • C.Attorney General of India✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Solicitor General

   Explanation: The Attorney General of India (Article 76) is the highest law officer in the country.

7. Q7.The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was established under which Article?

   • A.Article 338✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Article 338A
   • C.Article 340
   • D.Article 330

   Explanation: NCSC is a constitutional body under Article 338. Article 338A deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

8. Q8.The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner is?

   • A.5 years or 65 years of age
   • B.6 years or 65 years of age✓ Correct Answer
   • C.5 years or 62 years of age
   • D.6 years or 62 years of age

   Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner holds office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

9. Q9.The Advocate General of the State is appointed by:

   • A.President
   • B.Governor✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Chief Justice of High Court
   • D.Chief Minister

   Explanation: Article 165 states that the Governor of each state shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.

10. Q10.Which body submits its annual report to the President regarding the accounts of the Union?

    • A.Finance Commission
    • B.NITI Aayog
    • C.Comptroller and Auditor General✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Public Accounts Committee

    Explanation: The CAG submits three audit reports to the President, who lays them before both Houses of Parliament.

11. Q11.The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established on the recommendation of which committee?

    • A.Santhanam Committee✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sarkaria Commission
    • C.Mandal Commission
    • D.Swaran Singh Committee

    Explanation: CVC was set up in 1964 on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.

12. Q12.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog?

    • A.President
    • B.Prime Minister✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Finance Minister
    • D.Vice President

    Explanation: The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog.

13. Q13.The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a ______ body.

    • A.Constitutional
    • B.Statutory✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Private
    • D.NGO

    Explanation: NHRC is a statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act.

14. Q14.Under which article is the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed?

    • A.Article 350A
    • B.Article 350B✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 351
    • D.Article 340

    Explanation: Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the President.

15. Q15.The members of the UPSC can be removed by the President on the grounds of misbehavior after an inquiry by:

    • A.Supreme Court✓ Correct Answer
    • B.High Court
    • C.Parliament
    • D.CBI

    Explanation: The President can remove the chairman or members of UPSC for misbehavior only if the Supreme Court, after an inquiry, upholds the cause of removal.

16. Q16.Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?

    • A.101st Amendment
    • B.102nd Amendment✓ Correct Answer
    • C.103rd Amendment
    • D.104th Amendment

    Explanation: The 102nd Constitution Amendment Act of 2018 conferred constitutional status on the NCBC by inserting Article 338B.

17. Q17.The Central Information Commission (CIC) falls under which Ministry?

    • A.Ministry of Home Affairs
    • B.Ministry of Personnel✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ministry of Law
    • D.Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

    Explanation: The CIC falls under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

18. Q18.State Election Commissions are responsible for conducting elections to:

    • A.State Legislative Assemblies
    • B.Panchayats and Municipalities✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Governor's Office
    • D.Parliament

    Explanation: The superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are vested in the State Election Commission (Articles 243K and 243ZA).

19. Q19.The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in which year?

    • A.2011
    • B.2013✓ Correct Answer
    • C.2014
    • D.2019

    Explanation: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013 and came into force in January 2014.

20. Q20.Does the Attorney General have the right to vote in Parliament?

    • A.Yes
    • B.No✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Only in case of a tie
    • D.Only in Joint Sitting

    Explanation: The Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in proceedings of both Houses but does not have the right to vote.