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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Notify dates and schedule of elections at the national, state and municipal levels. 2. To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country. 3. To advise the president whether elections can be held in the state under president’s rule . Which of the following functions is/are performed by the Election Commission of India?

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The number of Members of the Union Public Service Commission is prescribed in the Constitution of India. 2. The Chairman of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the Government.
3. Constitution contains elaborate provisions regarding the appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Which of the following statements about Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) are Correct? 1. The CAG will hold office for a period of six years from the date he assumes the office. He shall vacate office on attaining the age of 65 years, if earlier than the expiry of the 6 year term. 2. The powers of CAG are derived from the Constitution of India. 3. The CAG is a multi-member body appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. 4. The CAG may be removed by the President only on an address from both Houses of Parliament, on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Select the correct answer using the code given below

Q. Which of the following statements regarding Special Officer for Linguistic Minority is incorrect?

Q. The Chief Election Commissioner is removed by following the same procedure as the removal of which of the following?

Q. Who appoints the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission?

राज्य लोक सेवा आयोग के अध्यक्ष एवं सदस्यों की नियुक्ति कौन करता है?

Q. Consider the following organizations/bodies in India : 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The National Human Rights Commission 3. The National Law Commission 4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission How many of the above are constitutional bodies?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): 1. It was established in 1964 as a statutory body. 2. It was established on the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission. 3. Its jurisdiction extends to members of the All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the Union. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. Which of the following statement with respect to National Commission for Women (NCW) is not correct?

Q. Consider the following statements : 1. National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central agency to investigate and prosecute offences against atomic and nuclear facilities. 2. State Government can order NIA to take over the investigation of any scheduled offence anywhere in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q. The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 provides for the creation of: 1. National Human Rights Commission 2. State Human Rights Commission 3. Joint State Human Rights Commission 4. Human Rights Courts Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Q. Which of the following issues can be taken up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? 1. Issues of manual scavenging 2. Problems faced by Notified and Denotified Tribes 3. Issues related to the right to health Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Q. Which of the following is/are functions of UPSC? 1. It is consulted on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts. 2. It assists States in framing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services for which candidates possessing special qualifications are required. 3. It is consulted as respects how any provision referred to in clause (4) of article 16 in which effect may be given to the provisions of article 335. Select the correct code given below

Q. Which of the following institutions in India closely resemble the institution of Ombudsman in Scandinavian countries?

भारत में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी संस्था स्कैंडिनेवियाई देशों में लोकपाल संस्था से मिलती जुलती है?

Q. Which of the following is correct with reference to Financial Emergency under Article 360?

अनुच्छेद 360 के अंतर्गत वित्तीय आपातकाल के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?

Q. The proclamation of emergency in a state under Article 356 can continue beyond one year if--

अनुच्छेद 356 के अंतर्गत किसी राज्य में आपातकाल की घोषणा एक वर्ष से अधिक समय तक जारी रह सकती है, यदि--

Q.With reference to the National Emergency, consider the following statements: 1. The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. 2. Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed only by Loksabha by a special majority. 3. This special majority provision was introduced by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to the Financial Emergency, consider the following statements. 1. The 38th Amendment Act of 1975 made the satisfaction of the president in declaring a Financial Emergency is final. 2. A proclamation declaring a financial emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q.Which one of the following statements about emergency provisions under the Constitution of India is not correct?

Q.Which of the following is correct with reference to Financial Emergency under Article 360? 1. The proclamation of Financial Emergency by the President cannot be questioned in any court. 2. Proclamation of financial emergency can be passed by a simple majority. 3. Proclamation declaring a financial emergency can be approved only by Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: