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Constitutional Bodies Flashcards

1
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The election commission is a ___ and an ____ body estb by the___ to ensure free and fair elections.

A

Permanent, independent, constitution.

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Art ____ provides that the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president & the office of the VP shall be vested in the EC.

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324

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The election commission is not concerned with elections to ___ & ___in the states. For this, the Constitution provides for a separate _____

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Panchayats, municipalities, state EC.

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Art & composition of EC

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324.

  1. CEC + 2EC (after 61st CAA, 1989 - Voting age 21 to 18) or as president may fix.
  2. Salary, allowance = to judge of SC.
  3. 6 Year/65 yrs.
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5
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Removal of CEC & EC.

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  1. Special maj 2.
  2. Special maj 2 after CEC says so.

Removal by president.

Spec. Maj 2 = mor than 2/3 of P & V > 1/2 of TS

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Grounds on which CEC or EC can be removed?

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Proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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Though president appoints CEC & EC, do they hold office till his pleasure?

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No

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8
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Constitution has prescribed the qualifications, specific term of the members of the EC?

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No.

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Constitution has debarred the retiring EC from any further appointment by the govt?

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No, they can be re-appointed.

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10
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Advisory role of ECI?

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Advises the President or governor on matter related to the disqualification of members of Parliament and state legislature, specially in case case involving corrupt electoral practices

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Administrative role of the ECI?

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Delimitation of electoral constituencies, voter registration, updating of electrical rules and scheduling of election dates

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12
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Quasi judicial role of ECI

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Disqualify candidates for failing to submit election expense accounts and resolve disputes regarding the recognition of political parties and the allocation of election symbol.

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Article__to ___ in part__ of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the composition, appointments, and removal of member along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC

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315 to 323 , XIV.

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Composition & terms of members & removal process

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  1. Max 11
  2. By pres - 6 yr/ 65 years
  3. Circumstances- bankrupt, unfit, other employment
    Removal by pres post a binding SC enquiry.
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15
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Qualification prescribed by the constitution for members of UPSC

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No qualifications, except half members should have 10 years of public experience.

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16
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Advice tendered by the Supreme Court to the President regarding the of removal of the members or chairman of UPSC is

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Binding on the President.

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17
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Chairman of UPSC is eligible for the reappointment, true or false

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False.

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18
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Member of UPSC is eligible for reappointment as the chairman of UPSC or SPSC, true or false

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True, but not any other employment in government.

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Chairman or member of UPSC are eligible for second term (reappointment). True or false?

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False, they are not.

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20
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An individual Ministry of department has power to reject the advice of the UPSC. true or false

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False, union Cabinet approval chiye

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21
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Who can exclude posts, services and matters from the purview of the UPSC

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President.

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22
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Constitution visualises___ to be the watchdog of merit system in India.

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UPSC.

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23
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The Constitution specify the strength & qualification of SPSC

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False, left the matter to the discretion of the governor.

No Qualification prescribed, except half of the members- 10 year public service experience

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24
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Chairman and members of the SPSC hold office for

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6 yr / 62 years.

25
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Although the chairman and the members of SPS are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by

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President on the same manner as he can remove a chairman or member of UPSC. (SC enquiry)

26
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The chairman of SPSC is eligible for reappointment as

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Chairman or a member of UPSC or as the chairman of any other SPSC

27
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Members of SPS is eligible for reappointment as

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Chairman or a member of UPSC or as the chairman of that SPSC or any other SPSC.

28
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Chairman or a member of SPSC is eligible for second term

A

No.

29
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Joint SPSC (statutory body) can be created by

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An act of Parliament on the request of a state legislature concerned

30
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The chairman and the member of JSPSC are appointed by and terms

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President, six years / 62 years

31
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Article ___ provides for a finance commission as a quasi judicial body

A

280

32
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Finance commission is constituted by___ every___ year or at such earlier time as he considered necessary

A

President, fifth

33
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Composition of FC and reappointment

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Chairman + four members - appointed by President - hold office for such period as specified by the President in his order.

Eligible for reappointment.

34
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Who is specified the qualification of the chairman and the members of the FC and what are the qualification?

A

Parliament.

Chairman = experience in Public affairs.
M1 = High Court judge/ eligible for HC Judge,
M2 = government finance expert.
M3 = generalist.
M4 = special knowledge of economics

35
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Recommendations made by the FC are?

A

Advisory only.

36
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Constitution of India envisages ___ as the balancing wheel of fiscal federal

A

FC.

37
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NCSC (constitutional body) is directly established by article

A

338.

38
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NC for women, NC for minorities, NC for backward classes, NHRC and NC for protection of child rights are ___ bodies

A

Statutory.

39
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__ CAA of 2003 bifurcated the combined NCSC and NCST into two separate bodies

A

89th.

NCSC (Art 338)
NCST ( Art 338-A)

40
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NCSC/ST has the power of civil court while investing a matter. true or false?

A

True.

41
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NCST is directly established by article ___ of the Constitution

A

338 - A

42
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Measures to be taken to ensure full implementation of PESA at 1996 as specified by the President is the function of

A

NCST

43
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Measures to be taken to ensure full implementation of PESA at 1996 as specified by the President is the function of

A

NCST

44
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Originally constitution, make provisions with respect to the special officer following linguistic minorities, true or false

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False, it is recommended by states reorganisation commission.

45
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___ CAA of 1956 inserted article 350- B in part XVII.

A

7th

For linguistic officer.

46
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Headquarter of special officer for linguistic minorities and regional offices are in

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HQ = PrayagRaj
3 regional offices = Belgaum, Chennai, Kolkata.

47
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Art __ provides for an independent office of the CAG

A

148

48
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___ is the guardian of public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country

A

CAG

49
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Appointment and terms of the CAG and removal

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By President for six years or 65 years

Special majority 2 like Supreme Court judge .

50
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CAG is eligible for reappointment.

A

False.

51
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Minister can represent the CAG in the Parliament and called upon to take responsibility for any action done by him, true or false

A

False.

52
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Article___ authorise the Parliament to prescribe the duties and powers of the CAG

A

149

53
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CAG can audit ___ and send reports to

A

Anything under article 12

Public accounts committee .

54
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RBI and SBI have their private professional auditors, and CAG does not come into the picture at all true or false

A

True.

55
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Article___ provided for the office of attorney general for India (highest law officer).

A

76

56
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Appointment and qualification for AG

A

By President.
Qualified to appointed as a judge of Supreme Court (judge of HC for 5 years of advocate for 10 years or eminent jurist).

57
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Term of office of the AG is fixed by the Constitution. Constitution contain the procedure and ground of removal and he holds the office office during the pleasure of president. Remuneration of the AG is fixed by the Constitution, True or false?(4 questions)

A

False.
False
True.
False.

58
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AG has certain rights and privileges and they are?

A

Right to speak and take part in the proceeding of the both the houses or the joint sitting, but without a right to vote..
Privileges and immunities of MP.

Polity (43 decks)

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