Constitutional Bodies — Set 5
Indian Polity · संवैधानिक निकाय · Questions 41–50 of 80
Which Article deals with the Public Service Commissions for the Union and States?
Correct Answer: A. Article 315
Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions. It establishes the UPSC for the Union and SPSCs for States. It is the first article in the chapter on Public Service Commissions.
Which Article empowers Parliament to create new All-India Services?
Correct Answer: C. Article 312
Article 312 empowers Parliament to create new All-India Services. This requires a resolution from the Rajya Sabha. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) are examples.
Is the advice tendered by the UPSC to the government binding?
Correct Answer: B. No, it is advisory
The advice of the UPSC is not binding on the government. It is advisory in nature. However, the government usually accepts its recommendations.
The retirement age for a member of a State Public Service Commission is?
Correct Answer: D. 62 years
The retirement age is 62 years for SPSC members. For UPSC members, it is 65 years. The age for SPSC was raised from 60 to 62 by the 41st Amendment.
The retirement age for a member of the Union Public Service Commission is?
Correct Answer: C. 65 years
The retirement age for UPSC members is 65 years. This is higher than that of SPSC members (62 years). This ensures experienced personnel serve at the Union level.
The Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and how many other members?
Correct Answer: A. Four
It consists of a Chairman and four other members. They are appointed by the President. The members are eligible for reappointment.
Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission?
Correct Answer: B. N.K. Singh
N.K. Singh was the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission. The recommendations cover the period 2021-2026. He is a former bureaucrat and politician.
To be appointed as the Advocate General of a State, a person must be qualified to become a?
Correct Answer: D. High Court Judge
He must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court. This ensures he has high legal standing. He is the chief legal advisor to the State Government.
Who appoints the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
Correct Answer: C. President
The President appoints the Special Officer. The post was created under Article 350B. The officer reports to the President on linguistic minority safeguards.
The annual report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is placed before the Parliament by the?
Correct Answer: D. President
The report is submitted to the President, who places it before Parliament. The government must explain any non-acceptance of recommendations. Reports related to state governments are sent to the Governor.