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Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) on “The Role of Constitutional Bodies in Upholding Democracy in India”
- Which of the following is a constitutional body in India?
a) National Human Rights Commission
b) Election Commission of India
c) NITI Aayog
d) Central Vigilance CommissionAnswer: b) Election Commission of India
- Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice of India
c) President of India
d) ParliamentAnswer: c) President of India
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Finance Commission?
a) Article 280
b) Article 265
c) Article 324
d) Article 148Answer: a) Article 280
- Which constitutional body is responsible for the audit of government expenditure?
a) Finance Commission
b) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
c) Election Commission
d) National Commission for Scheduled CastesAnswer: b) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is responsible for which of the following?
a) Conducting elections
b) Auditing government finances
c) Recruitment to civil services
d) Resolving inter-state disputesAnswer: c) Recruitment to civil services
- Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India?
a) Article 280
b) Article 148
c) Article 324
d) Article 256Answer: c) Article 324
- The National Commission for Scheduled Castes was established under which Article of the Constitution?
a) Article 338
b) Article 340
c) Article 352
d) Article 370Answer: a) Article 338
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
a) Auditing accounts of the central and state governments
b) Keeping custody of the Consolidated Fund of India
c) Auditing government-owned corporations
d) Examining the legality of public expenditureAnswer: b) Keeping custody of the Consolidated Fund of India
- The Election Commission of India can declare an election void if it is found that: a) Voter turnout is less than 50%
b) There was a violation of the Model Code of Conduct
c) A candidate was disqualified for corrupt practices
d) All of the aboveAnswer: c) A candidate was disqualified for corrupt practices
- Which of the following is a function of the Finance Commission?
a) Conducting elections
b) Making recommendations regarding the distribution of taxes between the Centre and the states
c) Auditing government expenditure
d) Formulating national policyAnswer: b) Making recommendations regarding the distribution of taxes between the Centre and the states
- Which of the following statements about the UPSC is true?
a) UPSC recruits for both central and state services
b) UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315
c) UPSC members are appointed by the Prime Minister
d) UPSC only recruits for military servicesAnswer: b) UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315
- What is the term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) 5 years
b) 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
c) 3 years
d) Until the pleasure of the PresidentAnswer: b) 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
- Which of the following is a non-constitutional body?
a) Election Commission
b) National Human Rights Commission
c) Union Public Service Commission
d) Finance CommissionAnswer: b) National Human Rights Commission
- The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Municipalities and Panchayats
d) State AssembliesAnswer: c) Municipalities and Panchayats
- Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Parliament by a two-thirds majorityAnswer: d) Parliament by a two-thirds majority
- Which constitutional body in India recommends principles governing grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India?
a) Election Commission
b) Finance Commission
c) Comptroller and Auditor General
d) Planning CommissionAnswer: b) Finance Commission
- Which constitutional body advises on matters related to the recruitment, appointment, and promotion of civil servants?
a) Election Commission
b) Finance Commission
c) Union Public Service Commission
d) Comptroller and Auditor GeneralAnswer: c) Union Public Service Commission
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports to:
a) President of India
b) Lok Sabha
c) Parliament of India
d) Chief Justice of IndiaAnswer: c) Parliament of India
- Which constitutional body has a role in determining the delimitation of constituencies in India?
a) Finance Commission
b) Election Commission of India
c) Comptroller and Auditor General
d) National Commission for Scheduled CastesAnswer: b) Election Commission of India
- Which Article of the Constitution mandates the establishment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
a) Article 315
b) Article 324
c) Article 148
d) Article 356Answer: c) Article 148
- Which constitutional body can suspend the use of the financial powers of the states during a financial emergency?
a) Finance Commission
b) Comptroller and Auditor General
c) Parliament
d) Reserve Bank of IndiaAnswer: c) Parliament
- The Finance Commission is constituted every:
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 3 years
d) AnnuallyAnswer: a) 5 years
- Which constitutional body is responsible for advising the President on matters related to the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
a) Election Commission
b) Union Public Service Commission
c) Finance Commission
d) Comptroller and Auditor GeneralAnswer: a) Election Commission
- The function of “distribution of net proceeds of taxes” between the Centre and the States is performed by:
a) Election Commission
b) Finance Commission
c) Comptroller and Auditor General
d) Supreme Court of IndiaAnswer: b) Finance Commission
- The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is established under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 338
b) Article 338A
c) Article 356
d) Article 370Answer: b) Article 338A
- The term of office for members of the UPSC is:
a) 5 years or until the age of 60
b) 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
c) 4 years or until the age of 65
d) 7 years or until the age of 65Answer: b) 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
- Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice of India
c) President of India
d) Finance MinisterAnswer: c) President of India
- The Election Commission of India supervises elections to which of the following?
a) Parliament, state legislatures, President, and Vice President
b) Panchayats and municipal bodies
c) State assemblies and Panchayats
d) Rajya Sabha onlyAnswer: a) Parliament, state legislatures, President, and Vice President
- Which constitutional body provides a check on the executive’s financial operations?
a) Finance Commission
b) Comptroller and Auditor General
c) Election Commission
d) National Development CouncilAnswer: b) Comptroller and Auditor General
- The Chief Election Commissioner of India is removed from office in the same manner as:
a) Judges of the Supreme Court
b) President of India
c) Governors
d) Comptroller and Auditor GeneralAnswer: a) Judges of the Supreme Court
These MCQs cover key areas related to the role of constitutional bodies in India’s democracy, focusing on their functions, powers, and constitutional provisions.
