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Practice constitutional-and-non-constitutional-bodies with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.The quorum for a meeting of the GST Council is:
Explanation: One-half of the total number of members of the GST Council shall constitute the quorum at its meetings.
Q2.Which of the following bodies is empowered to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes?
Explanation: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) investigates the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes under Article 338B.
Q3.Is the Central Information Commissioner eligible for reappointment?
Explanation: The Central Information Commissioner is not eligible for reappointment to the same post.
Q4.Who appoints the Chairman and members of the State Human Rights Commission?
Explanation: They are appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of a committee, though they can only be removed by the President.
Q5.The 'Team India Hub' and 'Knowledge and Innovation Hub' are associated with:
Explanation: These are the two main hubs of NITI Aayog: Team India Hub leads engagement with states, and Knowledge and Innovation Hub builds think-tank capabilities.
Q6.The salary of the Attorney General of India is determined by:
Explanation: The Attorney General receives such remuneration as the President may determine; it is not fixed by the Constitution.
Q7.In the performance of his duties, the Advocate General has the right of audience in:
Explanation: The Advocate General has the right of audience in any court of law within the state for which he is appointed.
Q8.The UPSC can serve the needs of a State on the request of the ______ and with the approval of the ______.
Explanation: Under Article 315(4), the UPSC can serve a state on the request of the Governor and with the approval of the President.
Q9.Which body is responsible for inquiring into complaints of corruption against the Prime Minister (with some exceptions)?
Explanation: The Lokpal has jurisdiction to inquire into allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister, Ministers, MPs, and Groups A, B, C, and D officers.
Q10.The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has the powers of a:
Explanation: While inquiring into complaints under the Act, the Commission has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit.
Q11.Who serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha?
Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rules Committee, Business Advisory Committee, and General Purposes Committee.
Q12.The salary, allowances, and other service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner are similar to those of:
Explanation: Post the 2019 amendment, the salary and conditions are such as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (Previously, they were equal to the CEC).
Q13.The annual report of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is submitted to:
Explanation: The Special Officer submits reports to the President, who lays them before the Parliament and sends them to the concerned State Governments.
Q14.Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?
Explanation: The State Planning Board is a non-constitutional advisory body, whereas the others are mentioned in the Constitution (73rd/74th Amendments).
Q15.Can the CAG audit the secret service expenditure of the government?
Explanation: The CAG cannot call for particulars of secret service expenditure but accepts a certificate from the competent administrative authority.
Q16.The members of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:
Explanation: The Committee consists of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Union Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Q17.Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?
Explanation: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. The others have security of tenure and can only be removed via specific impeachment-like processes.
Q18.Which article deals with the annual financial statement (Budget)?
Explanation: Article 112 of the Constitution refers to the budget as the 'Annual Financial Statement'.
Q19.The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding state subjects can be extended by:
Explanation: The Central Government can extend the CBI's jurisdiction to a state, but only with the consent of the concerned State Government.
Q20.Which of the following bodies advises the President on the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Center and States?
Explanation: It is the primary duty of the Finance Commission (Article 280) to recommend the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
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