529-NON -CONSTITUITIONAL BODIES

Multiple Choice

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Statutory bodies are established by an act of a Parliament.

 2. The constitution mentions constitutional bodies, and they derive their powers from it.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

^·       Constitutional bodies are mentioned in the constitution and derive their powers from it. Statutory bodies are established by an act of parliament.

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Multiple Choice

2. Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed by who?

• Parliament

• Lok Sabha speaker

• Prime minister

• President

·    The President appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners on the advice of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs (Member), and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of People (Member).

·     The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners serve for four years from the date they take office or until they reach the age of 65, whichever is earlier comes

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Multiple Choice

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Competition Commission of India is a statutory body charged with enforcing the goals of the Competition Act of 2005.

2. It is the Commission's responsibility to eliminate practices that are harmful to competition and to protect the interests of consumers.

Which of the following statements given above is/are not  correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Competition Commission of India- (CCI)

·     The Central Government established the Competition Commission of India on October 14, 2003, but it did not become fully operational until May 20, 2009.

·    The Central Government appoints a Chairperson and six members to the CCI.

 

·    It is the Commission's responsibility to eliminate anti-competitive practices, promote and sustain competition, protect consumer interests, and ensure free trade in India's markets.

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Multiple Choice

4.  Consider the following statements About National Company Law appellate Tribunal :

1. It is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates on issues concerning Indian corporations.

2. It is mainly concerned with corporate law and insolvency law.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

National Company Law appellate Tribunal(NCLT)

·   Established on 1st June, 2016 (Companies Act, 2013).

·    It was formed based on the recommendations of the Eradi committee.

·    It primarily deals with company law and insolvency law.

·    Appointments will be for five years from the date of assumption of charge or until the age of 65, whichever comes first, or until further orders are issued.​

Multiple Choice

5. Which of the following statements about the "National Green Tribunal (NGT)" is/are correct?

1. It  is a statutory body established by the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.

2. The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure outlined in the Code of Civil Procedure.

3. NGT is not empowered to hear cases involving national parks, sanctuaries, or tiger reserves.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

National Green tribunal

·    The National Green Tribunal Act of 2010 established the National Green Tribunal for the effective and expeditious resolution of cases relating to environmental protection and forest and other natural resource conservation.

·    The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure outlined in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be  guided by principle of natural justice

·     NGT is not authorized to hear cases involving issues covered by the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, which governs National Parks, Sanctuaries, and Tiger Reserves.

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Multiple Choice

6. National Commission for Protection of Child Right comes under which of the following ministries?

• Ministry of Social Justice

• Ministry of Women and Child Development

• Ministry of health and family welfare

• None of the above

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

·    The Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.

·     NCPCR's main goal is to protect, promote, and defend children's rights in the country.

·    The Commission is monitored by the Government of India's Ministry of Women and Child Development.

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Multiple Choice

7. Consider the following statements:

1. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act of 1954 was replaced by the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.

2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is works under the supervision  of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

·    The Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act of 2006 brings together various acts and orders that dealt with food-related issues in various Ministries and Departments previously.

 

·     The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an independent statutory body created under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. (FSS Act)

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Multiple Choice

8. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:

1. Its mission is to provide equal access to free and competent legal services to the most vulnerable section of the  society.

2. It establishes guidelines for state legal services authorities to follow in implementing legal programmes and schemes across the country.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established to provide free legal services to the poorer sections of society and to organise Lok Adalats for the peaceful resolution of disputes.

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Multiple Choice

9. Which of the following is not a function of National Commission of Minorities?

• Evaluate the progress of the development of minorities under the Union and States

• Monitor the working of the safeguards provided in the Constitution and in laws enacted by Parliament and the State Legislatures

• Make recommendations for the effective implementation of safeguards for the protections of the interest of minorities .

• Look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes.

Functions of the National Commission of Minorities

·    Evaluate the progress of minorities' development in the Union and States

·     Monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards provided in the Constitution and laws passed by Parliament and state legislatures

·    Make recommendations to the Central Government or State Governments for the effective implementation of safeguards for the protection of minorities' interests.

·    Investigate specific complaints about minorities' rights and protections and bring them to the attention of the appropriate authorities.​

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Multiple Choice

10. When was NITI Aayog established?

• 31 January 2015

• 1 January 2015

• 1 January 2016

• 2 January 2015

·    The NITI Aayog is the Government of India's apex public policy think tank

·     It is the nodal agency tasked with catalysing economic development and fostering cooperative federalism through the bottom-up involvement of State Governments in the economic policy-making process.

Multiple Choice

11. Which of the following statement is not correct about the Central Vigilance Commission of India?

1.The Prime Minister of India will appoint  the Central Vigilance Commissioner.

2. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed for a period of five years.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

·     The Central Vigilance Commissioner has a 4-year term.

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Multiple Choice

12. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development was established in

• 1981

• 1982

• 1983

• 1984

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

·    NABARD is the country's apex banking institution for agriculture and rural development, focusing primarily on the country's rural sector.

·     The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 1981 established it as a statutory body in 1982.

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Multiple Choice

13. The Central Vigilance Commission was set up on the recommendation of

• First administrative reform commission

• Gorwala committee

• Kripalani committee

• Santhanam committee

Central Vigilance Commission

On the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam, it was established by a Government of India Resolution on February 11, 1964, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance.

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Multiple Choice

14. In which year Reserve Bank of India was established?

• 1931

• 1935

• 1936

• 1937

The Reserve Bank of India  was established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, to control the Indian government's monetary and other banking policies.

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Multiple Choice

15. When was National Human Rights Commission set up in India?

• 1993

• 1994

• 1995

• 1996

National Human Rights Commission

·     The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) is an independent statutory body established on October 12, 1993, under the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which was later amended in 2006.

·    The National Human Rights Commission is a multi-member body with a Chairman and seven other members. Three of the seven members are non-voting ex-officio members.

·    On the recommendation of a high-powered committee led by the Prime Minister, the President appoints the Chairman and members of the NHRC.

·     The Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed for a period of five years or until they reach the age of 70, whichever comes first.

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Multiple Choice

16. Consider the following statements:

1. An organisation or institution that is not mentioned in India's constitution is known as a non-constitutional body.

2. The powers of a non-constitutional body are not derived from the Indian Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

·     A non-constitutional body is an organisation or institution that is not mentioned in the Indian constitution and does not derive its powers from the Indian Constitution, unlike a constitutional body

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Multiple Choice

17. Which of the following  authority regulates National Pension system?

• Reserve Bank of India

• Pension Fund Regulatory Authority of India

• Insurance Regulatory and d Developmental Authority

• None of the above

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

·    It is a statutory regulatory body established under the PFRDA Act of 2014, with the goal of promoting old-age income security and safeguarding the interests of NPS subscribers.

Multiple Choice

18. Telecome Regulatory Authority of India was established on

• 1995

• 1998

• 1996

• 1997

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

·     The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, established it on February 20, 1997.

·     TRAI regulates telecom services, including the fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services that were previously vested in the Central Government

·     Its mission is to create and nurture conditions for the growth of telecommunications in the country.

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Multiple Choice

19. Consider the following statement:

1. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is India's apex body in charge of regulating and developing the insurance industry.

2. The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) was established in 1994 in response to the recommendations of the Narasimha Committee report.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

​Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India or the IRDAI

·    The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is the regulatory and development body in charge of India's insurance industry.

·    It is an autonomous body

·     It was established by the Insurance Development Regulatory and Authority Act of 1999, which was passed by Parliament. As a result, it is a statutory entity.

·     It was established in 1994, following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee report.

Multiple Choice

20. Which of the following is not a non- constitutional body?

• Central Vigilance Commission

• Election Commission of India

• National Green Tribunal

• National Human Rights Commission

Election commission of India

The Election Commission of India is empowered by the Indian Constitution to direct, supervise, and control elections to parliament, state legislatures, the president of India, and the vice-president of India.​

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Multiple Choice

21. Which of the following bodies  does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 

1.National Developmental Council

2. Planning Commission

3. Zonal Councils

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Multiple Choice

22. Chairperson and members of State Human Right Commission is appointed by

• President

• Governor

• Chief Minister

• Prime minister

State Human Rights Commission

·     The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 mandates the establishment of a State Human Rights Commission in addition to the National Human Rights Commission.

·     The Chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of a committee consisting of the chief ministers as its head, the speaker of the Legislative Assembly as its vice-president, and the chief justice of the Supreme Court as its vice-president.

·    The chairperson and members are elected for a three-year term or until they reach the age of 70, whichever comes first.

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Multiple Choice

23. Consider the following statements:

1. National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body.

2. The National Human Rights Commission  is composed of a Chairperson and ten other members.

 Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

National Human Rights Commission

·    The National Human Rights Commission of India was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of September 28, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 gave it legal status.

·    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is made up of eight members, including a Chairperson.​

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Multiple Choice

24. The Securities and Exchange Board of India become an autonomous body in,

• 1992

• 1993

• 1994

• 1995

·    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was founded as a non-statutory body to regulate the securities market in 1988.

·    With the passage of the SEBI Act 1992 by the Indian Parliament, it became an autonomous body with statutory powers on January 30, 1992.​

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Multiple Choice

25. Consider the following statements:

1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a constitutional body and a market regulator that oversees India's securities markets.

2.  The primary functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India is  to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote and regulate the securities market.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

The Securities and Exchange Board of India

·    It is the regulatory body for the securities and commodity markets in India, reporting to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

·    It was established on April 12, 1988, and granted Statutory Powers on January 30, 1992, under the SEBI Act, 1992.

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Multiple Choice

26. Which of the following is a non-constitutional body in India?

• Comptroller and Auditor General

• Finance commission

• Bureau of Indian Standards

• Union Public Service Commission

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

·     It is India's National Standards Body, overseen by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and the Government of India. The Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 2016 established it, and it comes into place on October 12, 2017.

·     BIS is in charge of ensuring the smooth operation of standardization, marking, and quality certification activities.

Multiple Choice

27. Which of the following are the functions of the National commission for women?

1. To review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women

2. Reviewing women's constitutional and legal protections

2. Make  recommendations to address the problem.

3. Assist in the resolution of grievances

 4. Provide advice to the government on all policy issues that affect minorities. Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• All of the above

The National Commission for Women

·     It was established in 1992 under the National Commission Act to review women's constitutional and legal protections.

·     It makes legislative recommendations, assists with grievance resolution, and advises the government on all policy issues affecting women.

·     It has all of the civil court's powers.

·     The National Commission on Women investigates and examines all issues concerning the constitutional and other legal protections for women.

·    It submits annual and other reports to the central government on the effectiveness of the safeguards.

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Multiple Choice

28. What is the name of India's Central Monetary Policy Authority?

• Reserve Bank of India

• Finance Ministry

• Parliament

• Prime Minister

​Reserve Bank of India

·    The Reserve Bank of India was founded on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

·     The Reserve Bank of India is the country's central bank and regulatory body, in charge of both the issue and supply of the Indian rupee as well as the oversight of the Indian banking system.

·     It was originally privately owned before being nationalized in 1949.

·     It also oversees the country's primary payment systems and works to promote the country's economic growth.

Multiple Choice

29. Which of the following are the functions of Reserve Bank of India?

1.Issue of Bank notes

2.Banker to Government

3.Custodian of the Cash Reserves of Commercial Banks

4.Custodian of country's forex reserves

 Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• All of the above

Important Functions of RBI (Reserve Bank of India)

1.Issue of Bank notes

2.Banker to Government

3.Custodian of the Cash Reserves of Commercial Banks

4.Custodian of country's forex reserves

5.Lender of last resort

6.Controler of credit

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Multiple Choice

30. Consider the following statements:

1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India.

2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to, ensure competitive markets for gas.

3. Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

·     The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) was established by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, which was published in the Federal Register. On the 31st of March, 2006, a notification was issued.

·     The Act establishes the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board to protect the interests of consumers and entities engaged in certain activities relating to petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, as well as to promote competitive markets and for other purposes.​

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Quiz No : 530

REVISION (20.02.2023 to 23.02.2023)