Constitutional Bodies UPSC Questions

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission?

The Election Commission of India is concerned with the elections to:

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

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?

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Since when has the Election Commission of India functioned as a multi-member body?

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendation of the Union Finance Commission.
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee.
3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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