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Union legislature executive

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Question 1

 Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India:

  1. He is appointed by the President and must be qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
  2. The Constitution has fixed his term to five years.
  3. He can be removed by the President at any time.
  4. He has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 3, and 4 only
  • C 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 76 states he is appointed by the President and must be qualified to be a Supreme Court judge (an Indian citizen with 5 years as a HC judge or 10 years as a HC advocate).
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution does not fix his term. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Statement 3 is correct: Since he holds office at "pleasure," the President can remove him at any time without specific grounds.
Statement 4 is correct: Under Article 76(3), he has the right of audience in all courts within India.
Question 2

With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), consider these statements:

  1. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
  2. He holds office for a period of six years or up to the age of 65 years.
  3. He can be removed by the President on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
  4. After ceasing to hold office, he is eligible for further office under the Government of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1, 2, and 3 only
  • B 2 and 4 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (Article 148).
Statement 2 is correct: His tenure is 6 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier.
Statement 3 is correct: He has security of tenure; he can only be removed like an SC judge (on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity via a parliamentary process).
Statement 4 is incorrect: To ensure independence, he is ineligible for any further office under the Government of India or any State after retirement.
Question 3

Regarding the Finance Commission, consider the following:

  1. It is a quasi-judicial body.
  2. Its members hold office for such period as specified by the President in his order.
  3. The Constitution has specified the qualifications of the chairman and members.
  4. It submits its report to the Union Finance Minister. Which of the statements given above are incorrect? 
  • A 1 and 2
  • B 2 and 3
  • C 3 and 4
  • D 1 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: It is a quasi-judicial body (Article 280).
Statement 2 is correct: Tenure is specified by the President in the appointment order.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Constitution does not specify qualifications; it authorizes Parliament to determine them (Finance Commission Act, 1951).
Statement 4 is incorrect: It submits its report to the President, not the Finance Minister. The President then lays it before both Houses.
Question 4

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC):

  1. It was originally a combined body for both SCs and STs.
  2. The 89th Amendment Act of 2003 bifurcated the combined commission.
  3. It investigates all matters relating to legal safeguards for Anglo-Indians.
  4. It has the powers of a criminal court while investigating a suit. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 2, and 3 only
  • C 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Statement 1 & 2 are correct: Originally, Article 338 provided for a single officer. The 89th Amendment (2003) split it into NCSC (Art 338) and NCST (Art 338A).
Statement 3 is correct: It also investigates matters for the Anglo-Indian community (and previously OBCs until the 102nd Amendment).
Statement 4 is incorrect: It has the powers of a Civil Court, not a criminal court (it can summon and take evidence but cannot jail).
Question 5

 With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following:

  1. The Chairman of UPSC, on ceasing to hold office, is eligible for the office of Chairman of a State Public Service Commission.
  2. The President determines the conditions of service of the Chairman and members.
  3. The UPSC is only an advisory body and its recommendations are not binding on the government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
  • A 3 only
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2, and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Chairman of UPSC is ineligible for any further employment under the Government of India or a State.
Statement 2 is correct: The President determines the conditions of service.
Statement 3 is correct: Its recommendations are advisory. The government can reject them but must explain why to Parliament.
Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission:

  1. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers.
  2. In case of difference of opinion, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
  3. The CEC can be removed from office in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
  4. Other Commissioners can be removed by the President only on the recommendation of the CEC. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1, 2, and 3 only
  • B 2, 3, and 4 only
  • C 1 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
All statements are correct: The CEC and other ECs have equal status and salary. Decisions are by majority. The CEC is removed like an SC judge, while others are removed only on the CEC’s recommendation.
Question 7

 Regarding the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities:

  1. The office was not mentioned in the original Constitution.
  2. It was added by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act.
  3. The Special Officer is appointed by the President.
  4. He must submit annual reports to the Parliament directly. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 2, and 3 only
  • C 2, 3, and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Statement 1 & 2 are correct: Not in the original 1950 Constitution; added by the 7th Amendment (1956) under Article 350B.
Statement 3 is correct: Appointed by the President.
Statement 4 is incorrect: He submits reports to the President, who then places them before Parliament.
Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:

  1. It is a statutory body created by an Executive Resolution.
  2. It follows a "Bottom-Up" approach to planning.
  3. The Governing Council comprises the Chief Ministers of all States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories.
  4. It has the power to allocate funds to State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
  • A 2 and 3 only
  • B 3 only
  • C 2, 3, and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, and 4 only
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is an Executive Body (non-statutory, non-constitutional) created by a Cabinet resolution.
Statement 2 is correct: It fosters cooperative federalism using a bottom-up approach.
Statement 3 is correct: The Governing Council includes CMs and Lt. Governors.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Unlike the Planning Commission, it has no power to allocate funds.
Question 9

With reference to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

  1. The Chairperson can be a retired Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  2. Its members are appointed for a term of 3 years or until they attain 70 years.
  3. It has the power to punish the violators of human rights.
  4. It can intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1, 2, and 4 only
  • B 1 and 3 only
  • C 2 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Statement 1 & 2 are correct: Tenure is 3 years or 70 years of age. Chairperson can be a retired CJI or SC Judge.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is a recommendatory body; it cannot punish violators or award compensation directly.
Statement 4 is correct: It can intervene in court proceedings regarding human rights with court permission.
Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC):

  1. It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
  2. They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee including the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha.
  3. They are not eligible for reappointment. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1 and 3 only
  • C 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2, and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Statement 1 & 3 are correct: 1 CIC + max 10 ICs. They are not eligible for reappointment to the same post.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The committee includes the PM, LoP in Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister. (Not Rajya Sabha).

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