Exercise : Polity - General Questions
✔ Polity -
General Questions
81.
Which Article deals with the Election Commission of India?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India.
It is an independent body responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.
It ensures that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.
It is an independent body responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.
It ensures that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.
82.
The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) reports to:
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
The UPSC is an independent constitutional body created under Article 315.
It is responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the Union.
The UPSC submits an annual report on its performance to the President, who then places it before both Houses of Parliament.
It is responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the Union.
The UPSC submits an annual report on its performance to the President, who then places it before both Houses of Parliament.
83.
Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years under:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 280 of the Constitution provides for a Finance Commission.
It is constituted by the President every five years or at such earlier time as he considers necessary.
Its primary function is to recommend the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
It is constituted by the President every five years or at such earlier time as he considers necessary.
Its primary function is to recommend the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
84.
Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of India?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Attorney General for India is the first law officer of the Government of India.
Appointed by the President under Article 76, the AG provides legal advice to the Union government.
The AG has the right of audience in all courts in India and can participate in parliamentary proceedings without voting rights.
Appointed by the President under Article 76, the AG provides legal advice to the Union government.
The AG has the right of audience in all courts in India and can participate in parliamentary proceedings without voting rights.
85.
NITI Aayog is a:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body.
It was established by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015.
It replaced the Planning Commission and serves as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India.
It was established by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015.
It replaced the Planning Commission and serves as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India.
86.
National Development Council (NDC) is headed by:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The National Development Council (NDC) was established in 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Five-Year Plans.
It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Its members include Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States, and administrators of Union Territories.
It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Its members include Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States, and administrators of Union Territories.
87.
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed under:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 350B was added by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956.
It provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities to be appointed by the President.
This officer investigates all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.
It provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities to be appointed by the President.
This officer investigates all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.
88.
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The State Election Commissioner is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
According to Article 243K, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the State.
His conditions of service and tenure are also determined by the Governor.
According to Article 243K, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the State.
His conditions of service and tenure are also determined by the Governor.
89.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes is under:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 338 of the Constitution provides for a National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Article 338A provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (added by 89th Amendment).
Article 338B provides for the National Commission for Backward Classes (added by 102nd Amendment).
Article 338A provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (added by 89th Amendment).
Article 338B provides for the National Commission for Backward Classes (added by 102nd Amendment).
90.
The Chairman of the Finance Commission is appointed by:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
As per Article 280, the Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and four other members.
All members, including the Chairman, are appointed by the President of India.
Parliament determines the qualifications and the manner in which they are selected.
All members, including the Chairman, are appointed by the President of India.
Parliament determines the qualifications and the manner in which they are selected.