Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
Indian Polity & Constitution Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQs) Questions for Preparation of SSC-CGL, UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Railways and State Level Public Services Examinations of 2020-2021. A chapterwise course of total 2850 MCQs divided into 60 chapters and 16 Mock Tests is available in Android app of GKToday under UPSC Prelims Category. Download Now
71. Who appoints the members of Finance Commission?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The Finance Commission of India consists of a chairman and four other members who are appointed by the president of India. The members hold office for such period as specified by the president in his order.
72. The Finance Commission submits its report to which of the following?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The finance commission of India submits its report to the president of India. The President lays it before both the Houses of Parliament along with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken on its recommendations.
73. Which of the following is empowered to constitute the State Finance Commission?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] State Legislature
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: D [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of the state is authorized to constitute a State Finance Commission after every five years to review the financial condition of the Panchayat.
74. In which year the two posts of election commissioners created in 1989 were abolished?
[A] 1989
[B] 1990
[C] 1995
[D] 2000
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Correct Answer: B [1990]
Notes:
The two posts of election commissioners created in 1989 were abolished in January 1990 and the Election Commission was again made a single member body. But again in October 1993, the president of India appointed two more election commissioners.
75. Tarkunde committee was appointed by Jayprakash Narayan in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1960
[C] 1974
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: C [1974]
Notes:
Jayprakash Narayan appointed a committee to study and report on scheme for electoral reforms in 1974 on behalf of the Citizens For Democracy under the chairmanship of V.M. Tarkunde. It submitted its report in 1975.
76. Which committee recommended partial state funding of elections for the purpose of reducing “illegitimate and unnecessary funding” of elections expenses?
[A] National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
[B] Law Commission Report on Reform of the Electoral Laws
[C] Second Administrative Reforms Commission
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Second Administrative Reforms Commission ]
Notes:
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2008) recommended partial state funding of elections for the purpose of reducing “illegitimate and unnecessary funding” of elections expenses.
77. Which of the following are the functions of the State Public Service Commission?
1. It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state.
2. It is consulted on matters related to personnel management.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Some of the functions of the State Public Service Commission are as follows: (1) It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state, (2) It is consulted on matters related to personnel management etc.
78. Who appoints the members of National Commission for SCs?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Supreme Court
[D] High Court
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The chairperson and other members of the National Commission for SCs are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Their conditions of service and tenure of office are also determined by the President of India.
79. The National Commission for Backward Classes is constituted under which article of the Constitution of India?
[A] Article 338
[B] Article 338-A
[C] Article 338-B
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Article 338-B]
Notes:
The National Commission for Backward Classes is constituted under article 338-B of the Constitution of India. Through this article the Commission ceased to be a statutory body and became a constitutional body.
80. What is the maximum term of the chairperson and members of National Human Rights Commission?
[A] 2 years
[B] 3 years
[C] 5 years
[D] 6 years
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Correct Answer: B [3 years]
Notes:
The chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
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