Challenge Prelims V1.0 – Day 9 – GS Paper (Polity)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC):

1. It seeks to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Anglo Indian communities.
2. It specifies the inclusion or exclusion of castes in the list of Scheduled Castes.
3. It presents to the President an annual report on the working on safeguards for Scheduled Castes.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):

1. It was established in 1964 as a statutory body.
2. It was established on the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission.
3. Its jurisdiction extends to members of the All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the Union.
4. After retirement the Chairperson of the CVC is not eligible for further employment under a State government.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements regarding the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) is not correct?

4. 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. The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold the office for a term of five years.
3. Salaries and allowances of the Chief Information Commissioner is the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission:

1. The constitution of India provides for its composition.
2. The Chief Justice of a High Court can be appointed as its chairman.
3. Its recommendations are only advisory in nature.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. Which of the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is/are correct?

1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 279A for making recommendations on issues related to Goods and Service Tax.
2. The decisions of the council must be approved by half of its total strength.
3. The voting share of each state in the council depends upon its population.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

7. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India can perform the audit of accounts of which of the following bodies?

1. Union Government ministries
2. Air India
3. State Cooperative societies

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

8. How many of the following statements is/are correct in regard with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. It can suo-moto seek a report from the government with regards to violations of Human Rights by the Armed Forces.
2. The government is required to inform about the action taken on the recommendations of NHRC, within three months.
3. The Chairman of the National Commission for Women is an ex-officio member of the NHRC.
4. It cannot inquire into a matter of violation of human rights after the expiry of one year from its occurrence.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

9. How many of the following provisions regarding the Union Public Service Commission is mentioned in the Constitution of India?

1. The entire expenses of the commission are charged from the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. The constitution debars the chairman of the UPSC for further employment in the Government of India or state.
3. Selection by the UPSC does not confer any right to the post upon the candidate.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

10. Which of the following are the members of the recommendatory committee responsible for the appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation?

1. Leader of Opposition of Rajya Sabha
2. Chief Justice of India
3. Prime Minister
4. Union Minister of Home affairs
5. Leader of Opposition of the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

11. Consider the following statements with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities:

1. The original constitution did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
2. At the central level, the Commissioner falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

12. With reference to the National Commission for Women, consider the following statements:

1. The National Commission for Women is a statutory body.
2. The Minister of Women and Child development is the ex-officio chairperson of the commission.
3. The commission has the power to penalize an individual as a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

13. Consider the following statements with reference to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India:

1. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India take the same oath or affirmation as to be made by the Judges of the Supreme court.
2. He is not eligible for further office either under the government of India or the government of any state after it has ceased to hold its office.
3. The accounts of the District and Regional Councils of tribal areas under the sixth schedule are not audited in the manner prescribed by Comptroller and Auditor General.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

14. In the context of the institution of Lokpal of India, consider the following statements:

1. The salary, allowances, and other conditions of services of the Chairperson of the Lokpal are the same as that of the Chief Justice of India.
2. The expenses of the Lokpal are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

15. In which of the following matters, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit?

1. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India
2. Receiving evidence on affidavits
3. Requiring the discovery and production of any document
4. Requisitioning any public record from any court or office

Select the correct answer using the code given below.