UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Executive Question Bank

done Commissions and Functionaries Total Questions - 100

• question_answer1)
  Which of the following is true with regard to the Election Commission? Choose the correct code.

  1. It is a judicial body.

  2. It has been set up through a law of the Parliament.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Which of the following Articles provides for the Election Commission of India?
  A)
  Article 321                     done clear
  B)
  Article 322 done clear
  C)
  Article 323                     done clear
  D)
  Article 324 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  How many officials comprise is the Election Commission today?
  A)
  One                              done clear
  B)
  Two done clear
  C)
  Three                done clear
  D)
  Five done clear
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• question_answer4)
  When was the Election Commission established?
  A)
  26th November, 1949           done clear
  B)
  26th January, 1950 done clear
  C)
  25th January, 1950   done clear
  D)
  26th January, 1947 done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Which one of the following is true with regard to the Election Commission?
  A)
  Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner who officiates rotationally done clear
  B)
  It has one chief, i.e., chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. done clear
  C)
  The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the Prime Minister. done clear
  D)
  The other two Election Commissioners are appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner. done clear
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• question_answer6)
  The tenure of the Election Commissioner is
  A)
  Six years or when he attains 65 years of age, whichsoever is earlier done clear
  B)
  Five years or when he attains 70 years of age, whichsoever is earlier done clear
  C)
  Six years or when he attains 70 years of age, whichsoever is earlier done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer7)
  The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by
  A)
  The President whenever he likes done clear
  B)
  The Prime Minister whenever he likes done clear
  C)
  The manner in which a Supreme Court judge is removed done clear
  D)
  The Parliament through a resolution done clear
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• question_answer8)
  On whose recommendations is/are the election commissioner(s) removed?
  A)
  Prime Minister done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  D)
  Chief Election Commissioner done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Which one of the following is not true with regard to the functions of the Election Commission?
  A)
  Conduct of Lok Sabha Elections done clear
  B)
  Conduct of Zila Parishad Elections done clear
  C)
  Addressing complaints relating to general election done clear
  D)
  Recognition of political parties done clear
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• question_answer10)
  To whom does the Election Commission submit its annual report?
  A)
  Lok Sabha                     done clear
  B)
  Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  Parliament                     done clear
  D)
  President done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
  A)
  President done clear
  B)
  Prime Minister done clear
  C)
  Finance Minister  done clear
  D)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Who determines the salary and service conditions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
  A)
  It is specified in the Second Schedule done clear
  B)
  It is specified by Parliament done clear
  C)
  As specified by the Parliament and until it does so, by the second schedule done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the dual role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Choose the correct option from the codes given.

  1. Ensuring the compliance of the laws passed by the Parliament

  2. Ensuring the compliance of the rules and orders issued by the Executive

  A)
  Only1                done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.     done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following is true about the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Choose the correct code.

  1. Formulating the rules relating to the maintenance of accounts

  2. Asking for the audit records of departments/organizations

  A)
  Only1                done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true        done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The Comptroller and Auditor-General assists one of the following committees on actions to be taken:
  A)
  Estimates Committee done clear
  B)
  Public Accounts Committee done clear
  C)
  Committee on Public Undertakings done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Who is regarded as the guardian of the public purse?
  A)
  President done clear
  B)
  Finance Minister done clear
  C)
  Public Accounts Committee done clear
  D)
  Comptroller and Auditor-General of India done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The Finance Commission is appointed usually
  A)
  Every third year  done clear
  B)
  Every fourth year done clear
  C)
  Every year                     done clear
  D)
  Every fifth year done clear
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• question_answer18)
  What is the composition of the Finance Commission?
  A)
  Chairman and two other members done clear
  B)
  Chairman and 3 other members done clear
  C)
  Chairman and 4 other members done clear
  D)
  Chairman and 5 other members done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Who appoints the members and chairman of the Finance Commission?
  A)
  The President   done clear
  B)
  The Vice-President done clear
  C)
  The Chief Justice of India       done clear
  D)
  The Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Who determines the qualifications of the members of the Finance Commission?
  A)
  The President     done clear
  B)
  The Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  The Rajya Sabha            done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code.

  1. The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of net procedure of taxes to be shared between the Union and the States.

  2. It recommends to augment the Consolidated Fund of the State to supplement the resources of the local self-government bodies.

             
  A)
  Only1                done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true     done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false done clear
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• question_answer22)
   Which Finance Commission recommended 42% of the Union's tax revenue for the states?
  A)
  11th                              done clear
  B)
  12th done clear
  C)
  13th                              done clear
  D)
  14th done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Who appoints the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
  A)
  The Prime Minister            done clear
  B)
  The President done clear
  C)
  The Chief Justice of India        done clear
  D)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: The acting chairperson of the UPSC is appointed

  1. When the office of the chairperson falls vacant

  2. When the chairperson is unable to perform his functions due to the absence or some other reason

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.    done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Who determines the number of the members of the UPSC?
  A)
  Parliament                     done clear
  B)
  Home Minister done clear
  C)
  President            done clear
  D)
  Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Half of the total number of members of UPSC should be
  A)
  Members of the Lok Sabha done clear
  B)
  Members of the Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  Members of public offices done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which of the following is true about the members of the UPSC?
  A)
  They would not hold office beyond 60 years of age. done clear
  B)
  They can retire on their own and give their resignation to the President. done clear
  C)
  They can be removed on order of the President on the basis of a resolution passed by the Parliament. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer28)
  How can the UPSC be described? Choose from the codes provided.

  1. It is a statutory body.

  2. It is a quasi-judicial body.

  3. It is a constitutional body.

  4. It is a judicial body.

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  2, 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Which one of the following is not the regulatory function of the UPSC?
  A)
  The UPSC conducts examinations for appointment of candidates to the services of the Union. done clear
  B)
  It conducts interviews for the selection of candidates for specialized services. done clear
  C)
  It helps prepare rules for methods of recruitment. done clear
  D)
  It takes all disciplinary action affecting government employees. done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Which of the following confer additional functions to the UPSC?
  A)
  Lok Sabha through a resolution passed by two-third majority of the members present and voting done clear
  B)
  Rajya Sabha through a resolution passed by a two-third majority of the members present and voting done clear
  C)
  Parliament can confer additional functions through legislations. done clear
  D)
  President can increase the functions of the UPSC. done clear
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• question_answer31)
  How is the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) described?
  A)
  The Commission is an extra-constitutional body. done clear
  B)
  The Commission is a constitutional body. done clear
  C)
  The Commission is a statutory body. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer32)
  One of the following is true about the National Human Rights Commission?
  A)
  The National Human Rights Commission was constituted through an Act of Parliament-the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 done clear
  B)
  It is extension of Fundamental Rights. done clear
  C)
  It was the extension of UN Human Rights Commission done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Which of the following are not the objective/objectives of the National Human Rights Commission? Choose from the codes provided.

  1. To strengthen the institutional arrangements through which human rights issues could be addressed

  2. To look into allegations of excesses independently of the government

  3. To complete and strengthen the efforts of the above

  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  1 and only                     done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
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• question_answer34)
  The National Human Right Commission is a multi-body institution which consists of
  A)
  A chairman and two members done clear
  B)
  A chairman and three members done clear
  C)
  A chairman and four members done clear
  D)
  A single-official body done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Who is appointed as the chairman of the NHRC?
  A)
  Any retired President of India done clear
  B)
  Any retired Vice President of India done clear
  C)
  Any retired Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  Any retired Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Which of the following are the ex-officio members of the NHRC? Choose from the codes given.

  1. National Commission for Minorities

  2. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

  3. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

  4. National Commission for Backward Classes

  5. National Commission for Women

  A)
  1, 2, 3, 4           done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 3, 5 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4, 5                       done clear
  D)
  1, 3, 4, 5 done clear
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• question_answer37)
  One among the following is not a member of a committee that Recommends the names of the members of the NHRC
  A)
  Prime Minister done clear
  B)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  The Vice-President of India done clear
  D)
  The Deputy Speaker of the Rajya Sabha done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Under the following circumstances, a member of the UPSC can be removed. Choose the code giving the correct options.

  1. On grounds of proved misbehaviour and in capability

  2. On grounds of infirmity of mind or body

  3. On grounds of any paid employment

  4. On grounds of insolvency

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4   done clear
  D)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Which of the following is true with regard to the functions of the NHRC? Choose from the codes given.

  1. To intervene in any proceedings involving allegations of violation of human rights

  2. To review the factors including acts of terrorism

  3. To take up cases involving harassment of women at work places

  4. To encourage the efforts of NGOs working in the field of human rights

  A)
  1, 2, 4   done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. NHRC has sought to abolish bonded labour.

  2. It has taken up the cases relating to disabled persons.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.  done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Who among the following had established the Central Information Commission?
  A)
  The Constitution done clear
  B)
  Cabinet done clear
  C)
  Central Government done clear
  D)
  By a law of the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer42)
  When was the Central Information Commission established?
  A)
  2003                 done clear
  B)
  2004 done clear
  C)
  2005                             done clear
  D)
  2006 done clear
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• question_answer43)
  What is the composition of the Central Information Commission?
  A)
  The Central Information Commission has one chairman and not more than 10 members. done clear
  B)
  It has one chairman and five other members. done clear
  C)
  It is a single-official body. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer44)
  All the members of the Central Information Commission are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a committee consisting of
  A)
  Prime Minister done clear
  B)
  Home Minister done clear
  C)
  Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which of the following is/are true with regard to the powers and functions of the Central Information Commission? Choose from the codes given.

  1. To receive and inquire into a complaint from any public personnel

  2. To order inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds

  3. To ignore attendance of the required members if the Chief Information Commissioner so desires

  4. To receive evidence an affidavit

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer46)
  The population of women in India is nearly
  A)
  40% of the total population done clear
  B)
  45% of the total population done clear
  C)
  50% of the total population done clear
  D)
  60% of the total population done clear
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• question_answer47)
  What percentage of women work in the rural sector?
  A)
  Nearly 20%                    done clear
  B)
  Nearly 30% done clear
  C)
  Nearly 40%                    done clear
  D)
  Nearly 50% done clear
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• question_answer48)
  The National Crime Record Bureau predicted crimes against women during the years 1900-2000 as
  A)
  Higher than the population growth done clear
  B)
  Lower than the population growth done clear
  C)
  Equal to population growth done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer49)
  National Commission for women is
  A)
  A constitutional body done clear
  B)
  A statutory body done clear
  C)
  Created by cabinet done clear
  D)
  A Central Government body done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Which of the following constitutes functions of the National Commission for Women? Choose from the codes given.

  1. To investigate and examine all matters relating to safeguards provided for women under the Constitution and the law

  2. To present the annual report to the Central Government

  3. To recommend for effective implementation of safeguards which can improve the conditions of women

  4. To take up the cases of violation against women

   
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 3 only                    done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which one of the following is a constitutional body?
  A)
  National Commission for Minorities done clear
  B)
  National Commission for Backward Classes done clear
  C)
  National Commission for Women done clear
  D)
  National Commission for Scheduled Castes done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Through which amendment was the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes bifurcated into two separate commissions?
  A)
  89th Amendment, 2003        done clear
  B)
  90th Amendment, 2003 done clear
  C)
  91th Amendment, 2003        done clear
  D)
  92th Amendment, 2003 done clear
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• question_answer53)
  How is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes constituted?
  A)
  One Chairperson and three members done clear
  B)
  One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson, and three members done clear
  C)
  One Chairperson and two members done clear
  D)
  One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and two members done clear
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• question_answer54)
  What is the tenure of the members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
  A)
  3 years              done clear
  B)
  5 years done clear
  C)
  7 years              done clear
  D)
  9 years done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Who appoints the members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
  A)
  The President done clear
  B)
  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  The Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Which of the following is not true with regard to the functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes? Choose from the codes given.

  1. To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards for Scheduled Castes

  2. To recommend grants for Scheduled Castes

  3. To enquire into specific complaints relating to the Scheduled Castes

  4. To advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Which the following is true with regard to the powers of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes? Choose the correct code.

  1. The Commission can summon and enforce attendance of any person and examine on oath.

  2. It may require the recovery and production of any document

  3. It may receive any evidence orally on an oath

  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
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• question_answer58)
  What is the estimated population of the Scheduled Tribes in India?
  A)
  10%                  done clear
  B)
  12% done clear
  C)
  15%                              done clear
  D)
  20% done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Which of the following is true with regard to the conditions of Scheduled Tribes?
  A)
  Socially backward              done clear
  B)
  Economically backward done clear
  C)
  Culturally outdated            done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer60)
  When was the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) constituted separately?
  A)
  Through the 80th Amendment, by Article 338 in 2003 done clear
  B)
  Through the 89th Amendment, by Article 338A in 2003 done clear
  C)
  Through the 90th Amendment, by Article 339 in 2003 done clear
  D)
  Through the 90th Amendment, by Article 339A in 2003 done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The NCST investigates and monitors all matters relating to the safeguards of the Scheduled Tribes

  2. It recommends for the improvement of conditions of the Scheduled Tribes

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer62)
  How is the NCST constituted?
  A)
  One Chairperson and three members done clear
  B)
  One Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and two members done clear
  C)
  One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and three members done clear
  D)
  One Chairperson and four members done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Through which section does the SC/ST Commission not work?
  A)
  Atrocities Wing done clear
  B)
  Economic, Social and Political Wing done clear
  C)
  Administrative and Coordination Wing done clear
  D)
  Service Safeguards done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Who sets up the Commission for the protection of minorities?
  A)
  National Commission for Minorities done clear
  B)
  Minority Commission done clear
  C)
  Committee on Minorities done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer65)
  How is the National Commission for Minorities constituted?
  A)
  One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and four members done clear
  B)
  One Chairperson and three members done clear
  C)
  One Chairperson and one Vice-Chairperson and four members done clear
  D)
  One Chairperson and one Vice-Chairperson and three members done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Who appoints the members of the National Commission for Minorities?
  A)
  Central Government done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  Committee consisting of the President and the Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which one of the following is the function of the National Commission for Minorities?
  A)
  To monitor the working of the safeguards provided for minorities done clear
  B)
  To summon any person and enforce the attendance of any person done clear
  C)
  To ask for the production of any document done clear
  D)
  To receive evidence on affidavit done clear
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• question_answer68)
  How can one describe the National Backward Classes Commission?
  A)
  It is created by the Central Cabinet. done clear
  B)
  It is the product of Parliament. done clear
  C)
  It is the result of a judicial verdict, especially of the case of Indira Sahwney v Union of India. done clear
  D)
  It is a constitutional body. done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Which of the following is true with regard to the National Backward Classes Commission:
  A)
  It examines requests for inclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class. done clear
  B)
  Its jurisdiction does not include hearing complaints of over-inclusion or under-inclusion of any backward class. done clear
  C)
  Its recommendations are not binding on the Central Government. done clear
  D)
  It does not act as a complaint-redressal authority. done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The government may not ordinarily accept the recommendations of the National Backward Classes Commission.

  2. The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation provides finance to Backward Classes.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer71)
  One whose directions was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) given statutory status?
  A)
  The President                 done clear
  B)
  The Central Government done clear
  C)
  The Supreme Court            done clear
  D)
  The Parliament of India done clear
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• question_answer72)
  How is the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) constituted?
  A)
  One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two members done clear
  B)
  One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than three members done clear
  C)
  One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than four members done clear
  D)
  One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than five members done clear
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• question_answer73)
  The Committee which recommends the names of the members of CVC consists of:
  A)
  The Prime Minister done clear
  B)
  The Home Minister done clear
  C)
  The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer74)
  The commission's member(s) can be removed by:
  A)
  The President                 done clear
  B)
  The Vice-President done clear
  C)
  Judges of the Supreme Court    done clear
  D)
  The Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which one of the following are not true with regard to Central Vigilance Commission? Choose from the code given.

  1. To undertake an inquiry to be made into any transaction of a public servant

  2. To tender independent and impartial advice in disciplinary cases

  3. To examine cases of fraud and stealing

  4. To review the process and maintenance of integrity in administration

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4   done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  How was the Competition Commission established?
  A)
  By the Constitution done clear
  B)
  By a resolution of the Cabinet done clear
  C)
  By a law of the Parliament done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Consider the following statements about the Competition Commission and choose the correct code:

  1. The purpose of the competition commission was to bring in use reasonable changes in modern competition

  2. It helps in smooth functioning including competition

  A)
  Only 1 is true. done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.       done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer78)
  How is the Competition Commission constituted?
  A)
  One Chairman and five members done clear
  B)
  One Chairman and six members done clear
  C)
  One Chairman and four members done clear
  D)
  One Chairman and three members done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Who appoints the members of the Competition Commission?
  A)
  The President                 done clear
  B)
  The Union Government done clear
  C)
  The State Governor            done clear
  D)
  The Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Which of the following is not true with regard to the objectives of the competition?
  A)
  It makes market work for the welfare of consumers. done clear
  B)
  It ensures healthy and fair competition. done clear
  C)
  It implements competition policies. done clear
  D)
  It helps benefit producers. done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Who heads the National Knowledge Commission?
  A)
  The President done clear
  B)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  The Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  The Minister of Higher Education done clear
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• question_answer82)
  How is the National knowledge Commission constituted?
  A)
  One Chairperson and seven other members done clear
  B)
  One Chairperson and six other members done clear
  C)
  One Chairperson and five other members done clear
  D)
  One Chairperson and four other members done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Which one of the following is not the area covered by the National Knowledge Commission?
  A)
  Build excellence in the educational system done clear
  B)
  Promotion of research in Science and Technology done clear
  C)
  Strengthening the traditional values done clear
  D)
  Helping the government to make governance effective and transparent done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Niti Aayog is the result of:
  A)
  President's Order               done clear
  B)
  Law of the Parliament done clear
  C)
  Cabinet Resolutions            done clear
  D)
  Constitutional Provision done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Which one of the following is not the part of the Niti Aayog?
  A)
  Chairperson, Governing Council and Regional Council done clear
  B)
  Chairperson, Governing Council, consultative bodies done clear
  C)
  Chairperson, Governing Council, Planning Experts done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Niti Aayog replaced the following:
  A)
  National Development Council done clear
  B)
  Planning Commission done clear
  C)
  Inter-state Council done clear
  D)
  Zonal Councils done clear
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• question_answer87)
  There is a Vice-Chairperson of the Niti Aayog. Who appoints him or her?
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Planning and Development Minister, if there is any done clear
  C)
  The Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  The Prime Minister in concurrence with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer88)
  By whom are the ex-officio members nominated on the Niti Aayog?
  A)
  The President done clear
  B)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  The Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Which of the following do not constitute members of the Niti Aayog? Choose the correct code.

  1. Some experts as special invitees

  2. Full time organizational members

  3. Vice-Chairperson

  4. Ex-officio members

  5. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  6. The Vice-President of India

  7. Chief Executive Officer

  A)
  1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7    done clear
  B)
  2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 done clear
  C)
  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1    done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3, 4, 7 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  Which one of the following is not one of the three special wings of the Niti Aayog?
  A)
  Research Wing    done clear
  B)
  Secrecy Wing done clear
  C)
  Consultancy Wing           done clear
  D)
  Team India Wing done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Which one of the following is not a feature of Niti Aayog?
  A)
  Cooperative and non-competitive federalism done clear
  B)
  Vision of national development done clear
  C)
  Decentralized planning done clear
  D)
  Think Tank done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Consider the following statements about Niti Aayog and choose the correct code:

  1. The role of the Government in Niti Aayog is that of an enabler rather than a provider

  2. India not to involve in global commons

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                   done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Which one of the following recommended the establishment of Lok-pal and Lokayukt for the redressal of citizen?s grievances?
  A)
  The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) done clear
  B)
  The Legislature of India done clear
  C)
  The Council of Ministers done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Against whom does the Lokpal not entertain complaints?
  A)
  Against Central Ministers done clear
  B)
  Against State Ministers done clear
  C)
  Against Secretaries done clear
  D)
  Higher Officials Excluding Secretaries done clear
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• question_answer95)
  The Lokayuktas deal with complaints
  A)
  Against Secretaries done clear
  B)
  Against higher officials other than the Secretaries done clear
  C)
  Against Union Ministers done clear
  D)
  Against State Ministers done clear
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• question_answer96)
  According to the ARC, the Lokpal would be appointed by
  A)
  The President done clear
  B)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  Chairman of the Rajya Sabha done clear
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• question_answer97)
  One of the following is the feature of the Lokpal Bill - 2011
  A)
  The institution of the Lokpal consists of a Chairman and members not exceeding eight in number. done clear
  B)
  The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes representation has to be not less than in the institution of the Lokpal. done clear
  C)
  The jurisdiction of Lokpal covers public functionaries. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer98)
  What is the latest situation regarding the Lokpal Bill? Choose the correct code:

  1. Lokpal bill has become an Act.

  2. It is still in the process of being made a law.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer99)
  The institution of Lokayukta was established first in the following state
  A)
  Odisha              done clear
  B)
  Maharashtra done clear
  C)
  Bihar                 done clear
  D)
  Jharkhand done clear
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• question_answer100)
  The institution of Lokayukta has not been instituted in the following state
  A)
  Uttarakhand                   done clear
  B)
  Nagaland done clear
  C)
  Chhattisgarh                   done clear
  D)
  Karnataka done clear
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