Constitutional Bodies UPSC Questions

Polity

Constitutional Bodies MCQ Questions


7.
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
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ANSWER :
C. 6 years or until age 65
8.
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
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ANSWER :
C. On grounds and manner similar to a Supreme Court judge
9.
Which amendment led to lowering the voting age from 21 to 18?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
44th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
73rd Amendment
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ANSWER :
C. 61st Amendment
10.
The Chief Election Commissioner and other commissioners receive the same salary as:
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Cabinet Minister
D.
Supreme Court Judge
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ANSWER :
D. Supreme Court Judge
11.
Who appoints the Regional Commissioners in the Election Commission?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Election Commission
C.
President
D.
Chief Election Commissioner
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ANSWER :
C. President
12.
Which of the following is not a function of the Election Commission?
A.
Preparation of electoral rolls
B.
Allotting symbols to political parties
C.
Conducting Panchayat elections
D.
Scrutinising nomination papers
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ANSWER :
C. Conducting Panchayat elections