Constitutional Bodies UPSC Questions

Constitutional Bodies MCQ Questions

7.
Since when has the Election Commission of India functioned as a multi-member body?
A.
January 1990
B.
October 1993
C.
October 1989
D.
November 1993
ANSWER :
B. October 1993
8.
With reference to the finance commission of india,which of the following statements is correct ?
UPSC - 2011
A.
It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development.
B.
It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings.
C.
It ensures transparency in financial administration.
D.
None of the statements a b and c given above is correct in his context
ANSWER :
D. None of the statements a b and c given above is correct in his context
9.
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: UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 4 only
C.
1, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER :
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
10.
What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner?
A.
5 years or until age 60
B.
6 years or until age 62
C.
6 years or until age 65
D.
4 years or until age 65
ANSWER :
C. 6 years or until age 65
11.
On what grounds can the Chief Election Commissioner be removed?
A.
At the pleasure of the President
B.
By a Cabinet decision
C.
On grounds and manner similar to a Supreme Court judge
D.
By Parliament with simple majority
ANSWER :
C. On grounds and manner similar to a Supreme Court judge
12.
Consider the following statements:
Attorney General India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. Speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A.
1 only
B.
2 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
1 and 3 only
ANSWER :
C. 1, 2 and 3