UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Executive Question Bank

Commissions and Functionaries Total Questions - 100

1)

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,

B)
2 is true but 1 is false.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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2)

Which of the following Articles provides for the Election Commission of India?

A)
Article 321

B)
Article 322

C)
Article 323

D)
Article 324
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3)

How many officials comprise is the Election Commission today?

A)
One

B)
Two

C)
Three

D)
Five
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4)

When was the Election Commission established?

A)
26th November, 1949

B)
26th January, 1950

C)
25th January, 1950

D)
26th January, 1947
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5)

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

B)
It has one chief, i.e., chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

C)
The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the Prime Minister.

D)
The other two Election Commissioners are appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner.
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6)

The tenure of the Election Commissioner is

A)
Six years or when he attains 65 years of age, whichsoever is earlier

B)
Five years or when he attains 70 years of age, whichsoever is earlier

C)
Six years or when he attains 70 years of age, whichsoever is earlier

D)
None of the above
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7)

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by

A)
The President whenever he likes

B)
The Prime Minister whenever he likes

C)
The manner in which a Supreme Court judge is removed

D)
The Parliament through a resolution
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8)

On whose recommendations is/are the election commissioner(s) removed?

A)
Prime Minister

B)
President

C)
Chief Justice of India

D)
Chief Election Commissioner
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9)

Which one of the following is not true with regard to the functions of the Election Commission?

A)
Conduct of Lok Sabha Elections

B)
Conduct of Zila Parishad Elections

C)
Addressing complaints relating to general election

D)
Recognition of political parties
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10)

To whom does the Election Commission submit its annual report?

A)
Lok Sabha

B)
Rajya Sabha

C)
Parliament

D)
President
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11)

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

A)
President

B)
Prime Minister

C)
Finance Minister

D)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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12)

Who determines the salary and service conditions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

A)
It is specified in the Second Schedule

B)
It is specified by Parliament

C)
As specified by the Parliament and until it does so, by the second schedule

D)
None of the above
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13)

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

B)
Only 2

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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14)

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

B)
Only 2

C)
1 and 2 both are true

D)
1 and 2 both are false
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15)

The Comptroller and Auditor-General assists one of the following committees on actions to be taken:

A)
Estimates Committee

B)
Public Accounts Committee

C)
Committee on Public Undertakings

D)
None of the above
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16)

Who is regarded as the guardian of the public purse?

A)
President

B)
Finance Minister

C)
Public Accounts Committee

D)
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
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17)

The Finance Commission is appointed usually

A)
Every third year

B)
Every fourth year

C)
Every year

D)
Every fifth year
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18)

What is the composition of the Finance Commission?

A)
Chairman and two other members

B)
Chairman and 3 other members

C)
Chairman and 4 other members

D)
Chairman and 5 other members
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19)

Who appoints the members and chairman of the Finance Commission?

A)
The President

B)
The Vice-President

C)
The Chief Justice of India

D)
The Prime Minister
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20)

Who determines the qualifications of the members of the Finance Commission?

A)
The President

B)
The Lok Sabha

C)
The Rajya Sabha

D)
Parliament
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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.

Only1

Only 2

1 and 2 both are true

1 and 2 both are false

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22)

Which Finance Commission recommended 42% of the Union's tax revenue for the states?

A)
11th

B)
12th

C)
13th

D)
14th
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23)

Who appoints the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

A)
The Prime Minister

B)
The President

C)
The Chief Justice of India

D)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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24)

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,

B)
2 is true but 1 is false.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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25)

Who determines the number of the members of the UPSC?

A)
Parliament

B)
Home Minister

C)
President

D)
Prime Minister
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26)

Half of the total number of members of UPSC should be

A)
Members of the Lok Sabha

B)
Members of the Rajya Sabha

C)
Members of public offices

D)
None of the above
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27)

Which of the following is true about the members of the UPSC?

A)
They would not hold office beyond 60 years of age.

B)
They can retire on their own and give their resignation to the President.

C)
They can be removed on order of the President on the basis of a resolution passed by the Parliament.

D)
None of the above
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28)

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

B)
2, 3

C)
2, 3, 4

D)
1, 3, 4
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29)

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.

B)
It conducts interviews for the selection of candidates for specialized services.

C)
It helps prepare rules for methods of recruitment.

D)
It takes all disciplinary action affecting government employees.
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30)

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

B)
Rajya Sabha through a resolution passed by a two-third majority of the members present and voting

C)
Parliament can confer additional functions through legislations.

D)
President can increase the functions of the UPSC.
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31)

How is the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) described?

A)
The Commission is an extra-constitutional body.

B)
The Commission is a constitutional body.

C)
The Commission is a statutory body.

D)
None of the above
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32)

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

B)
It is extension of Fundamental Rights.

C)
It was the extension of UN Human Rights Commission

D)
None of the above
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33)

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

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and only

1, 2, 3

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34)

The National Human Right Commission is a multi-body institution which consists of

A)
A chairman and two members

B)
A chairman and three members

C)
A chairman and four members

D)
A single-official body
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35)

Who is appointed as the chairman of the NHRC?

A)
Any retired President of India

B)
Any retired Vice President of India

C)
Any retired Speaker of the Lok Sabha

D)
Any retired Chief Justice of India
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36)

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

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 5

1, 2, 4, 5

1, 3, 4, 5

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37)

One among the following is not a member of a committee that Recommends the names of the members of the NHRC

A)
Prime Minister

B)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha

C)
The Vice-President of India

D)
The Deputy Speaker of the Rajya Sabha
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38)

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

B)
2, 3, 4

C)
1, 2, 4

D)
1, 3, 4
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39)

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

1, 2, 4

1, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

1, 2, 4

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40)

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.

B)
Only 2 is true.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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41)

Who among the following had established the Central Information Commission?

A)
The Constitution

B)
Cabinet

C)
Central Government

D)
By a law of the Parliament
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42)

When was the Central Information Commission established?

A)
2003

B)
2004

C)
2005

D)
2006
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43)

What is the composition of the Central Information Commission?

A)
The Central Information Commission has one chairman and not more than 10 members.

B)
It has one chairman and five other members.

C)
It is a single-official body.

D)
None of the above
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44)

All the members of the Central Information Commission are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a committee consisting of

A)
Prime Minister

B)
Home Minister

C)
Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha

D)
None of the above
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45)

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

1, 2, 3

1, 3, 4

1, 2, 4

2, 3, 4

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46)

The population of women in India is nearly

A)
40% of the total population

B)
45% of the total population

C)
50% of the total population

D)
60% of the total population
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47)

What percentage of women work in the rural sector?

A)
Nearly 20%

B)
Nearly 30%

C)
Nearly 40%

D)
Nearly 50%
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48)

The National Crime Record Bureau predicted crimes against women during the years 1900-2000 as

A)
Higher than the population growth

B)
Lower than the population growth

C)
Equal to population growth

D)
None of the above
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49)

National Commission for women is

A)
A constitutional body

B)
A statutory body

C)
Created by cabinet

D)
A Central Government body
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50)

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

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 only

1, 2, 3, 4

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51)

Which one of the following is a constitutional body?

A)
National Commission for Minorities

B)
National Commission for Backward Classes

C)
National Commission for Women

D)
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
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52)

Through which amendment was the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes bifurcated into two separate commissions?

A)
89th Amendment, 2003

B)
90th Amendment, 2003

C)
91th Amendment, 2003

D)
92th Amendment, 2003
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53)

How is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes constituted?

A)
One Chairperson and three members

B)
One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson, and three members

C)
One Chairperson and two members

D)
One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and two members
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54)

What is the tenure of the members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

A)
3 years

B)
5 years

C)
7 years

D)
9 years
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55)

Who appoints the members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

A)
The President

B)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

C)
The Prime Minister

D)
The Chief Justice of India
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56)

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

1, 2, 3

1, 3, 4

1, 2, 4

2, 3, 4

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57)

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

1 only

1 and 2

1 and 3

1, 2, 3

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58)

What is the estimated population of the Scheduled Tribes in India?

A)
10%

B)
12%

C)
15%

D)
20%
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59)

Which of the following is true with regard to the conditions of Scheduled Tribes?

A)
Socially backward

B)
Economically backward

C)
Culturally outdated

D)
None of the above
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60)

When was the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) constituted separately?

A)
Through the 80th Amendment, by Article 338 in 2003

B)
Through the 89th Amendment, by Article 338A in 2003

C)
Through the 90th Amendment, by Article 339 in 2003

D)
Through the 90th Amendment, by Article 339A in 2003
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61)

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.

B)
Only 2 is true.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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62)

How is the NCST constituted?

A)
One Chairperson and three members

B)
One Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and two members

C)
One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and three members

D)
One Chairperson and four members
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63)

Through which section does the SC/ST Commission not work?

A)
Atrocities Wing

B)
Economic, Social and Political Wing

C)
Administrative and Coordination Wing

D)
Service Safeguards
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64)

Who sets up the Commission for the protection of minorities?

A)
National Commission for Minorities

B)
Minority Commission

C)
Committee on Minorities

D)
None of the above
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65)

How is the National Commission for Minorities constituted?

A)
One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and four members

B)
One Chairperson and three members

C)
One Chairperson and one Vice-Chairperson and four members

D)
One Chairperson and one Vice-Chairperson and three members
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66)

Who appoints the members of the National Commission for Minorities?

A)
Central Government

B)
President

C)
Prime Minister

D)
Committee consisting of the President and the Prime Minister
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67)

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

B)
To summon any person and enforce the attendance of any person

C)
To ask for the production of any document

D)
To receive evidence on affidavit
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68)

How can one describe the National Backward Classes Commission?

A)
It is created by the Central Cabinet.

B)
It is the product of Parliament.

C)
It is the result of a judicial verdict, especially of the case of Indira Sahwney v Union of India.

D)
It is a constitutional body.
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69)

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.

B)
Its jurisdiction does not include hearing complaints of over-inclusion or under-inclusion of any backward class.

C)
Its recommendations are not binding on the Central Government.

D)
It does not act as a complaint-redressal authority.
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70)

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.

Only 1 is true.

Only 2 is true.

1 and 2 both are true.

1 and 2 both are false.

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71)

One whose directions was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) given statutory status?

A)
The President

B)
The Central Government

C)
The Supreme Court

D)
The Parliament of India
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72)

How is the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) constituted?

A)
One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two members

B)
One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than three members

C)
One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than four members

D)
One Chief Vigilance Commissioner and not more than five members
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73)

The Committee which recommends the names of the members of CVC consists of:

A)
The Prime Minister

B)
The Home Minister

C)
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha

D)
All of the above
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74)

The commission's member(s) can be removed by:

A)
The President

B)
The Vice-President

C)
Judges of the Supreme Court

D)
The Prime Minister
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75)

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

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 4

1, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

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76)

How was the Competition Commission established?

A)
By the Constitution

B)
By a resolution of the Cabinet

C)
By a law of the Parliament

D)
None of the above
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77)

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.

B)
Only 2 is true.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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78)

How is the Competition Commission constituted?

A)
One Chairman and five members

B)
One Chairman and six members

C)
One Chairman and four members

D)
One Chairman and three members
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79)

Who appoints the members of the Competition Commission?

A)
The President

B)
The Union Government

C)
The State Governor

D)
The Prime Minister
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80)

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.

B)
It ensures healthy and fair competition.

C)
It implements competition policies.

D)
It helps benefit producers.
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81)

Who heads the National Knowledge Commission?

A)
The President

B)
The Chief Justice of India

C)
The Prime Minister

D)
The Minister of Higher Education
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82)

How is the National knowledge Commission constituted?

A)
One Chairperson and seven other members

B)
One Chairperson and six other members

C)
One Chairperson and five other members

D)
One Chairperson and four other members
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83)

Which one of the following is not the area covered by the National Knowledge Commission?

A)
Build excellence in the educational system

B)
Promotion of research in Science and Technology

C)
Strengthening the traditional values

D)
Helping the government to make governance effective and transparent
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84)

Niti Aayog is the result of:

A)
President's Order

B)
Law of the Parliament

C)
Cabinet Resolutions

D)
Constitutional Provision
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85)

Which one of the following is not the part of the Niti Aayog?

A)
Chairperson, Governing Council and Regional Council

B)
Chairperson, Governing Council, consultative bodies

C)
Chairperson, Governing Council, Planning Experts

D)
None of the above
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86)

Niti Aayog replaced the following:

A)
National Development Council

B)
Planning Commission

C)
Inter-state Council

D)
Zonal Councils
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87)

There is a Vice-Chairperson of the Niti Aayog. Who appoints him or her?

A)
The President of India

B)
The Planning and Development Minister, if there is any

C)
The Prime Minister

D)
The Prime Minister in concurrence with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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88)

By whom are the ex-officio members nominated on the Niti Aayog?

A)
The President

B)
The Chief Justice of India

C)
The Prime Minister

D)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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89)

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

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

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90)

Which one of the following is not one of the three special wings of the Niti Aayog?

A)
Research Wing

B)
Secrecy Wing

C)
Consultancy Wing

D)
Team India Wing
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91)

Which one of the following is not a feature of Niti Aayog?

A)
Cooperative and non-competitive federalism

B)
Vision of national development

C)
Decentralized planning

D)
Think Tank
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92)

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.

B)
Only 2 is true.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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93)

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)

B)
The Legislature of India

C)
The Council of Ministers

D)
None of the above
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94)

Against whom does the Lokpal not entertain complaints?

A)
Against Central Ministers

B)
Against State Ministers

C)
Against Secretaries

D)
Higher Officials Excluding Secretaries
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95)

The Lokayuktas deal with complaints

A)
Against Secretaries

B)
Against higher officials other than the Secretaries

C)
Against Union Ministers

D)
Against State Ministers
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96)

According to the ARC, the Lokpal would be appointed by

A)
The President

B)
Chief Justice of India

C)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha

D)
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
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97)

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.

B)
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes representation has to be not less than in the institution of the Lokpal.

C)
The jurisdiction of Lokpal covers public functionaries.

D)
None of the above
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98)

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.

B)
Only 2 is true.

C)
1 and 2 both are true.

D)
1 and 2 both are false.
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99)

The institution of Lokayukta was established first in the following state

A)
Odisha

B)
Maharashtra

C)
Bihar

D)
Jharkhand
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100)

The institution of Lokayukta has not been instituted in the following state

A)
Uttarakhand

B)
Nagaland

C)
Chhattisgarh

D)
Karnataka
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