Constitutional and Statutory Bodies in India

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Constitutional and Statutory Bodies in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Constitutional and Statutory Bodies in India, Constitutional Bodies, State Finance Commission & National Human Rights Commission etc.

Important Questions on Constitutional and Statutory Bodies in India

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Which one of the following statements about the Solicitor General of India is not correct?

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Which of the following states are included in the Northern Zonal Council?

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Which among the following is/are the objective/objectives of the NITI Aayog?

1. Imposing policies on the States/UTs.

2. Allocation of funds at National and State levels.

3. Design strategies and long-term policies and programme frameworks.

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The use of 'Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)' by the Election Commission of India was started in which one of the following years?

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The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of:

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Which of the following is a State party as of February 2021?

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Who among the following was elected as the President of the Veterinary Council of India in Januray 2021?

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In which of the following years was the Planning Commission of India set up?

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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of a GST Council?

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What is the maximum tenure of the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation?

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Who is in charge of appointing the head of the Central Bureau of Investigation?

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Which committee recommended to establish the Central Bureau of Investigation?

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In which of the following year was the Central Bureau of Investigation formed originally?

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Which officer of the Government of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Parliament of India even though he is not a member?

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Under Article 72 of the Constitution of India, President has the power to grant:

  1. Pardons
  2. Reprieves
  3. Respites
  4. Remission
  5. Commutation
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Which part of the Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayats?

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Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the 'Soul' of the constitution?

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Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity in the case of India? 

1. Independent Judiciary

2. Non-Written Constitution

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The Constituent Assembly of lndia convened to prepare the Constitution of lndia appointed a sub-committee headed by Gopinath Bordoloi.  Which of the following recommendations was/were made by the committee?
1. Fifth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Asom) Tribal and Excluded Areas.
2. Constitution of District Councils in all autonomous districts of Asom.
3. Sixth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Asom) Tribal and Excluded Areas.
4. Demarcation of territories in North-East India.
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Consider the following statements about the judicial system introduced by the British in India:
1. It judicially unified India.
2. The British established a new system of law through the process of enactment and relevant interpretation of customary laws.
3. In general the British tended to avoid the customary laws of India.
Which of the Statements given above are correct?