๐ Chapter 02 ยท PYQs ยท Constitutional Bodies
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies โ Previous Year Questions
UPSC, APPSC, and TGPSC previous year questions on constitutional and statutory bodies with detailed answers.
Which of the following is a constitutional body? (1) CAG (2) CVC (3) NHRC (4) Finance Commission. Select the correct answer:
- A) 1 and 2 only
- B) 1 and 4 only
- C) 2 and 3 only
- D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: B โ CAG (Article 148) and Finance Commission (Article 280) are constitutional bodies. CVC was created by the CVC Act 2003 (statutory), and NHRC was created by the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 (statutory).
With reference to the Union Public Service Commission, which of the following statements is correct?
- A) UPSC is established under Article 280
- B) UPSC is established under Article 315
- C) UPSC members serve for 5 years
- D) UPSC is a statutory body
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Answer: B โ UPSC is established under Article 315 of the Constitution. It is a constitutional body. Members serve for 6 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier.
The Right to Information Act was enacted in which year?
- A) 2002
- B) 2004
- C) 2005
- D) 2007
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Answer: C โ The Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted in 2005. It established the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs) to hear appeals and complaints.
The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from office by:
- A) The President on the advice of the Prime Minister
- B) A resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
- C) An address by both Houses of Parliament (same as Supreme Court judge)
- D) The Supreme Court of India
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Answer: C โ The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only by an address by both Houses of Parliament, in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge. This provides strong security of tenure.
The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and States. Which Article provides for the Finance Commission?
- A) Article 270
- B) Article 280
- C) Article 282
- D) Article 293
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Answer: B โ Article 280 of the Constitution provides for the Finance Commission. It is constituted by the President every 5 years (or earlier if necessary).
The CAG of India is described as the “Guardian of the Public Purse.” The CAG’s reports are examined by which committee?
- A) Estimates Committee
- B) Public Accounts Committee
- C) Committee on Public Undertakings
- D) Standing Finance Committee
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Answer: B โ The CAG’s audit reports are examined by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. The PAC is traditionally chaired by a member of the Opposition party.
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) must be a:
- A) Retired Chief Justice of a High Court
- B) Retired Chief Justice of India
- C) Retired Judge of the Supreme Court
- D) Retired IAS officer
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Answer: B โ The Chairperson of the NHRC must be a retired Chief Justice of India. The members include retired judges of the Supreme Court and experts in human rights.
Which of the following bodies is NOT a constitutional body?
- A) CAG
- B) UPSC
- C) CVC
- D) Election Commission
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Answer: C โ The CVC (Central Vigilance Commission) is a statutory body, established by the CVC Act 2003. CAG, UPSC, and Election Commission are all constitutional bodies.
The Model Code of Conduct during elections is enforced by:
- A) The Supreme Court of India
- B) The Ministry of Home Affairs
- C) The Election Commission of India
- D) The President of India
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Answer: C โ The Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission of India. It comes into force from the date of announcement of the election schedule.
The tenure of a member of the Central Information Commission (CIC) is:
- A) 3 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
- B) 4 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
- C) 5 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
- D) 6 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
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Answer: C โ Members of the CIC serve for 5 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment.