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.
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81. What is the maximum age till which the chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission can hold office?
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Correct Answer: B [62]
Notes:
The chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years1 , whichever is earlier. However, in the case of UPSC the age limit is 65 years.
82. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to National Human Rights Commission?
1. The functions of the commission are mainly recommendatory in nature.
2. It has no power to punish the violators of human rights.
3. It can award any relief including monetary relief to the victim.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The functions of the National Human Rights Commission are mainly recommendatory in nature. It has no power to punish the violators of human rights, nor to award any relief including monetary relief to the victim.
83. Which article of the Constitution off India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
[A] Article 147
[B] Article 148
[C] Article 149
[D] Article 150
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Correct Answer: B [Article 148]
Notes:
The article 148 of the Constitution off India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
84. Who appoints the advocate general of the state?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: D [Governor]
Notes:
The advocate general of the state is appointed by the governor of the state. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of a high court of the state.
85. Who is empowered to remove the advocate general of the state?
[A] Chief Justice of India
[B] President
[C] Governor
[D] Chief Minister
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Correct Answer: C [Governor]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not contain the procedure and grounds for the removal of advocate general of state. He holds office during the
pleasure of the governor of the state. This means that he may be removed by the governor at any time.
86. Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) had how many regional offices?
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Correct Answer: C [15]
Notes:
The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) had 15 regional offices known as Regional Development Monitoring and Evaluation Offices (RDMEOs). They were closed in 2017 and the staff were transferred to DMEO Headquarters in New Delhi.
87. Which of the following reviews the progress of investigations conducted by the Delhi Special Police Establishment into offences alleged to
have been committed under the prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?
[A] Central Vigilance Commission
[B] Central Bureau of Investigation
[C] Lokpal
[D] High Court
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Correct Answer: A [Central Vigilance Commission]
Notes:
The Central Vigilance Commission reviews the progress of investigations conducted by the Delhi Special Police Establishment into offences alleged to have been committed under the prevention of Corruption Act of the year 1988.
88. What is the recommended percentage of members belonging to SCs, the STs, the OBCs, minorities and women in the Lokpal?
[A] 25%
[B] 35%
[C] 50%
[D] 10%
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Correct Answer: C [50%]
Notes:
SCs, the STs, the OBCs, minorities and women shall constitute 50% of the members of the Lokpal.
89. Which of the following commissions recommended the establishment of the institution of Lokpal and Lokyukta?
[A] Administrative Reforms Commission
[B] Sarkaria Commission
[C] Srikrishna Commission
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Administrative Reforms Commission ]
Notes:
Lokpal and lokayukta were to be set up based on the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966–1970) for the redressal of grievances of citizens.
90. Who has the right to make provisions for the incorporation, regulation and winding-up of co-operative societies?
[A] Lok Sabha
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] Parliament
[D] State Legislature
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Correct Answer: D [State Legislature]
Notes:
The state legislature in India is empowered to make provisions for the incorporation, regulation and winding-up of co-operative societies based on the principles of voluntary formation, democratic member control, member economic participation and autonomous functioning.
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