Constitutional Bodies — Set 6
Indian Polity · संवैधानिक निकाय · Questions 51–60 of 80
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to Municipalities and Panchayats?
Correct Answer: A. State Election Commission
The State Election Commission conducts these elections. It is a constitutional body under Articles 243K and 243ZA. The ECI is not responsible for local body elections.
The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner as?
Correct Answer: C. A Judge of the High Court
Removal is in the same manner as a High Court Judge. This provides security of tenure. They cannot be removed by the Governor at pleasure.
Which Article provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Correct Answer: D. Article 148
Article 148 provides for the office of the CAG. It ensures his independence through various provisions. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
Was the Planning Commission of India a constitutional body?
Correct Answer: B. No
No, the Planning Commission was not a constitutional body. It was established by an executive resolution in 1950. It has been replaced by NITI Aayog.
Is the NITI Aayog a constitutional body?
Correct Answer: B. No
No, NITI Aayog is not a constitutional body. It is an extra-constitutional, non-statutory body formed by executive resolution. It serves as a think tank for the government.
Which of the following is a Constitutional Body?
Correct Answer: C. Union Public Service Commission
The UPSC is a constitutional body (Article 315). The others are statutory bodies established by Acts of Parliament. Constitutional bodies derive their authority directly from the Constitution.
The Delimitation Commission works in collaboration with which body?
Correct Answer: A. Election Commission of India
It works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. Its task is to redraw the boundaries of constituencies. Its orders have the force of law.
Which body lays down the conditions for recognition as a National Party?
Correct Answer: D. Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India lays down these conditions. It uses the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. Status is reviewed periodically based on election results.
The CAG submits how many audit reports to the President?
Correct Answer: D. Three
The CAG submits three audit reports. These are: Audit report on appropriation accounts, audit report on finance accounts, and audit report on public undertakings. These are examined by the Public Accounts Committee.
The expenses of the Union Public Service Commission are charged on the?
Correct Answer: C. Consolidated Fund of India
They are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. This makes the expenses non-votable by Parliament. It ensures the commission's financial independence.