Constitutional Bodies UPSC Questions

Constitutional Bodies MCQ Questions

1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission?
A.
Article 320
B.
Article 321
C.
Article 324
D.
Article 326
ANSWER :
C. Article 324
2.
With reference to the Delimitation commision, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the lok Sabha or State legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modification in the orders.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
3.
The Election Commission of India is concerned with the elections to:
A.
Panchayats only
B.
Municipalities only
C.
Parliament, State Legislatures, President, Vice-President
D.
Rajya Sabha only
ANSWER :
C. Parliament, State Legislatures, President, Vice-President
4.
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 an 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?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1, 3 and 4 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only
5.
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
President
D.
Parliament
ANSWER :
C. President
6.
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? UPSC - 2012
A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only