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Constitutional Bodies

4 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Constitutional Bodies". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following organizations/bodies in India: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2.…

    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?

    1. AOnly one
    2. BOnly two
    3. COnly three
    4. DAll four
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    * The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): This body is a constitutional body. It was given constitutional status by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018, which inserted Article 338B into the Indian Constitution.

    * The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): This body is not a constitutional body. It is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

    * The National Law Commission: This body is not a constitutional body. It is an executive body established by an executive order of the Government of India.

    * The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): This body is not a constitutional body. It is a statutory body set up under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 (replaced by the Consumer Protection Act 2019).

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2023 Easy

  2. With Reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?…

    With Reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 per cent to 42 per cent 2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statement 1 is Correct: The 14th Finance Commission, chaired by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, recommended a significant increase in the devolution of taxes from the Union to the States, raising the share in the central divisible pool from 32% to 42%.

    Statement 2 is Incorrect: The commission moved away from the practice of recommending sector-specific grants. It argued that such tied grants restrict the fiscal autonomy of states. Instead, it focused on enhancing unconditional formula-based devolution to allow states the flexibility to spend according to their own priorities, providing grants only for local bodies and disaster management.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2015 Medium

  3. Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the…

    Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 4 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2, 3 and 4 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    According to Article 88 of the Constitution every Minister and the Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member, but shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2013 Easy

  4. Consider the following statements : 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of…

    Consider the following statements : 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Statement 1 is incorrect: As per Article 88, Every minister and the Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member, but shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote. The Solicitor General does not participate in the meetings of Parliament.

    Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Article 76, the Attorney General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine Conduct of Government Business. There is no mention in the Indian Constitution of the need for him to submit his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2022 Medium