Polity 10

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the qualifications of members of the Finance Commission: 1. The Constitution authorises the President to determine the qualifications of members of the commission. 2. The chairman of the commission should be a person having experience in public affairs. 3. One of the members of the commission should be a judge of the high court or one qualified to be appointed as one. How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India only mentions the office of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and not the Election Commissioners (EC). 2. The CEC has overriding powers while deciding upon any matter or issue. 3. Both CEC and ECs enjoy the security of tenure. How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs): 1. It is a constitutional body as it is established by Article 338 of the Constitution. 2. The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the Scheduled Castes. 3. The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the AngloIndian Community as it does with respect to the Scheduled Castes. How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President if both houses pass a recommendation with a simple majority. 2. It prepares and revises electoral rolls periodically. 3. It advises the President of India on the matter of disqualification of MPs. How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. With reference to Inter-State Council consider the following statements: 1. Inter state Council is constituted at the discretion of the President of India. 2. It is constituted for investigating and discussing subjects in which some or all of the States, or the Union and one or more of the States, have a common interest. 3. Union Home Minister is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Inter state Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following functions are not performed by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?

• To investigate and monitor matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the STs

• Inquire specific complaints relating to deprivation of rights of ST’s.

• The caste of any area can be declared as a Scheduled Tribe in consultation with the Governor

• To present to the President, annually and at such other times as it may deem fit reports upon the working of those safeguards.

Q. Which one of the following authorities makes a recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular state?

• District Planning Committees

• State Finance Commission

• Finance Ministry of that State

• Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State

Q. With reference to the GST council, consider the following statements: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. The Union Revenue Secretary acts as the ex-officio Secretary to the Council. 3. One-tenth of the total number of members of the Council is the quorum for conducting a meeting. 4. The vote of the central government shall have a weightage of one-half of the total votes cast in its meetings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 1, 3 and 4 only

• 2, 3 and 4 only

Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Finance Commission is correct?

• Members of the Finance Commission are not eligible for reappointment

• The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are binding on the government

• The Finance Commission submits its report to the CAG

• Members of the Finance Commission hold office for such period as specified by the President

Q. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India submits three reports to the Parliament/State Legislatures. Which one of the following reports does not come under that category?

• Audit report on Finance Accounts

• Audit Report on Appropriation Accounts

• Audit Report on Capital Accounts

• Audit Report on Commercial and Public sector Enterprises