Constitutional Bodies MCQ: NHRC Composition, NIA Act & Lokpal Origins

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The National Human Rights Commission consists of a Chairperson and how many other members (excluding ex-officio)?

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

   Explanation: According to the 2019 Amendment, it consists of a Chairperson and 5 other members (one who is/was SC Judge, one who is/was HC Chief Justice, and three experts including a woman).

2. Q2.Which of the following bodies submits its annual report to the Governor?

   • A.UPSC
   • B.State Public Service Commission✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Central Information Commission
   • D.CVC

   Explanation: The State Public Service Commission presents its annual report to the Governor, who lays it before the State Legislature.

3. Q3.The term of office of the Central Information Commissioner is prescribed by:

   • A.The Constitution
   • B.The Parliament
   • C.The Central Government✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The President

   Explanation: After the 2019 amendment to the RTI Act, the term is 'for such term as may be prescribed by the Central Government' (currently 3 years).

4. Q4.Administrative Tribunals are established under which Article?

   • A.Article 323A✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Article 323B
   • C.Article 262
   • D.Article 280

   Explanation: Article 323A deals with Administrative Tribunals (for public service matters), while 323B deals with tribunals for other matters.

5. Q5.The Delimitation Commission is appointed by:

   • A.The Election Commission
   • B.The President✓ Correct Answer
   • C.The Parliament
   • D.The Prime Minister

   Explanation: The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.

6. Q6.Which body is responsible for the registration of political parties in India?

   • A.Ministry of Home Affairs
   • B.Ministry of Law
   • C.Election Commission of India✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Parliament

   Explanation: The Election Commission registers political parties for the purpose of elections and grants them the status of national or state parties.

7. Q7.The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is under the administrative control of:

   • A.Ministry of Education
   • B.Ministry of Women and Child Development✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ministry of Home Affairs
   • D.Ministry of Social Justice

   Explanation: NCPCR is a statutory body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

8. Q8.In the Single Transferable Vote system used for the President's election, the value of the vote of an MLA depends on:

   • A.Area of the State
   • B.Population of the State✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Number of MPs
   • D.Total revenue of the State

   Explanation: The value of the vote of an MLA is calculated based on the total population of the state as per the 1971 census.

9. Q9.Which of the following is NOT a function of the NITI Aayog?

   • A.Fostering cooperative federalism
   • B.Designing strategic policy
   • C.Allocating funds to states✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Monitoring and evaluation

   Explanation: Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog does not have the power to allocate funds to states; this is now handled by the Finance Ministry.

10. Q10.The Constitution of India describes India as:

    • A.A Federation of States
    • B.A Union of States✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Quasi-federal
    • D.Unitary State

    Explanation: Article 1 describes India, that is Bharat, as a 'Union of States' rather than a 'Federation of States'.

11. Q11.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established by:

    • A.An Act of Parliament
    • B.A Resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs✓ Correct Answer
    • C.An Executive Order of the President
    • D.The Constitution of India

    Explanation: The CBI was established in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel.

12. Q12.Which of the following is NOT a statutory body?

    • A.National Commission for Women
    • B.National Commission for Minorities
    • C.Law Commission of India✓ Correct Answer
    • D.National Green Tribunal

    Explanation: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory, executive body constituted by a notification of the Government of India for a fixed tenure.

13. Q13.The State Information Commissioner is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:

    • A.CM, Leader of Opposition, and a Cabinet Minister nominated by CM✓ Correct Answer
    • B.CM, Chief Justice of High Court, and Leader of Opposition
    • C.Governor, CM, and Home Minister
    • D.CM, Speaker, and Cabinet Secretary

    Explanation: The committee consists of the Chief Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, and a State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister.

14. Q14.What is the tenure of the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

    • A.3 years or 65 years of age
    • B.4 years or 65 years of age✓ Correct Answer
    • C.5 years or 65 years of age
    • D.6 years or 62 years of age

    Explanation: The Central Vigilance Commissioner holds office for a term of 4 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

15. Q15.Which amendment gave constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies?

    • A.95th Amendment
    • B.96th Amendment
    • C.97th Amendment✓ Correct Answer
    • D.98th Amendment

    Explanation: The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave constitutional status to cooperative societies and added Part IX-B to the Constitution.

16. Q16.Who determines the conditions of service of the Chairman and members of the UPSC?

    • A.Parliament
    • B.President✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ministry of Personnel
    • D.Chairman of UPSC

    Explanation: The President determines the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.

17. Q17.The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted under which Act?

    • A.NIA Act, 2008✓ Correct Answer
    • B.UAPA Act, 1967
    • C.CBI Act, 1963
    • D.National Security Act, 1980

    Explanation: The NIA was constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, following the Mumbai terror attacks.

18. Q18.Which article empowers the Parliament to create a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC)?

    • A.Article 312
    • B.Article 315✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 320
    • D.Article 324

    Explanation: Article 315(2) states that Parliament may by law provide for the appointment of a Joint State Public Service Commission for two or more States.

19. Q19.The 'Lokpal' institution was borrowed from which country?

    • A.USA
    • B.UK
    • C.Sweden✓ Correct Answer
    • D.France

    Explanation: The concept of the Ombudsman (Lokpal) originated in Sweden in 1809.

20. Q20.The Advocate General of a State holds office during the pleasure of the:

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

    Explanation: The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.