Constitutional Bodies PYQs

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1. Prelims 2023Q35Constitutional Bodies

   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?

   aOnly onebOnly twocOnly threedAll four
2. Prelims 2017Q90Constitutional Bodies

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.

   2.Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.

   3.Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd3 only
3. Prelims 2012Q51Constitutional Bodies

   In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

   1.CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.

   2.CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.

   3.Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.

   4.While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1, 3 and 4 onlyb2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Prelims 2011Q45Constitutional Bodies

   With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

   aIt encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure developmentbIt facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector UndertakingscIt ensures transparency in financial administrationdNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
5. Prelims 2010Q76Constitutional Bodies

   Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

   aThe President of IndiabThe Speaker of Lok SabhacThe Prime Minister of IndiadThe Union Finance Minister
6. Prelims 2008Q45Constitutional Bodies

   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

   List-I (Person)

   A.Nagender Singh

   B.A. N. Ray

   C.R. K. Trivedi

   D.Ashok Desai

   List-II (Position)

   1.Chief Election Commissioner of India

   2.President, International Court of Justice

   3.Chief Justice of India

   4.Attorney General of India

   Code:

   aA-1 B-4 C-2 D-3bA-2 B-3 C-1 D-4cA-1 B-3 C-2 D-4dA-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
7. Prelims 2007Q76Constitutional Bodies

   Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

   aT. S. Krishnamurthy – Former Chief Election Commissioner of IndiabK. C. Pant – Chairman, Tenth Finance Commission of IndiacA. M. Khusro – Former Chairman, Union Public Service CommissiondR. C. Lahoti – Former Chief Justice of India
8. Prelims 2006Q50Constitutional Bodies

   Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?

   aUniversity Grants CommissionbNational Human Rights CommissioncElection CommissiondCentral Vigilance Commission
9. Prelims 2004Q35Constitutional Bodies

   Consider the following tasks:

   1.Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections

   2.Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President

   3.Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election

   4.Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes

   Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

   a1, 2 and 3b2, 3 and 4c1 and 3d1, 2 and 4
10. Prelims 2003Q73Constitutional Bodies

    Consider the following statements: The function(s) of the Finance Commission is/are

    1.To allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

    2.To allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes.

    3.To consider applications for grants-in-aid from States.

    4.To supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    aOnly 1b2 and 3c3 and 4d1, 2 and 4
11. Prelims 2002Q67Constitutional Bodies

    Consider the following statements with reference to India:

    1.The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.

    2.The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.

    3.The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

    4.The term of office of an Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes office or till he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2b2 and 3c1 and 4d2 and 4
12. Prelims 2002Q80Constitutional Bodies

    Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

    aFinance CommissionbInter-State CouncilcUnion Ministry of FinancedPublic Accounts Committee
13. Prelims 2001Q86Constitutional Bodies

    Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

    aTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of IndiabTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public AccountscTo audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accountsdTo control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
14. Prelims 2000Q10Constitutional Bodies

    The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

    adistribute revenue between the Centre and the Statesbprepare the Annual Budgetcadvise the President on financial mattersdallocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments